Question

Write your question here (Keep it simple and clear to get the best answer)the medal zena won for athletics consists of silver and brass in the ratio 3:5.if the medal has a mass of 200g how do i calculate the mass of the silver?

Answer 1

Silver : brass = 3 : 5
Lets take the value as x

Therefore, 3x+5x = 200     ( since the mass of the medal is 200 g )
                       8x  = 200
                         x  = 200/8
                             = 25

The mass of silver = 3x
                              = 3*25
                              = 75 g

Answer 2

Silver : brass = 3 : 5

Lets take the value as x

Therefore, 3x+5x = 200     ( since the mass of the medal is 200 g )

                      8x  = 200

                        x  = 200/8

                            = 25

The mass of silver = 3x

                             = 3*25

                             = 75 g