The ratio of pure gold in 18-carat gold is :
(1) 60%
(2) 75%
(3) 80%
(4) 90%
Answer: (2) There are various grades of gold purity, determined by the ratio of their alloy composition and rated by a karat system. Typical karat purities range from 10 karats to 24 karats (pure gold), with a wide variety of usage from country to country. 18 karat gold consists of 75% gold and 25% alloy metals. 18 karat gold has been found to be the perfect balance between gold purity and strength. Brilliance offers a variety of exquisite 18 karat gold jewelry.
