Question

  A compound is made up of various elements totaling 60 ounces. If the total amount of zinc in the compound is 1 ounce, what percent of the compound is made up of zinc?     

Answer 1

Answer:

1.67 %

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Let x= percent of Zinc x/100(total compound) = Zinc total compound = 60 ounces total lead = 1ounces Substituting in: (x/100)*60 = 1 x= (1/60)*100 = 1.67% so, 1.67 % of total compound is made up of Zinc.