Question

An alloy consists of nickel, zinc, and copper in the ratio 2:7:9. How much alloy can be produced using 4.9 lb of zinc?

Answer 1

Ratio of Nickel to Zinc:

( 2/7 ) = ( Nickel /4.9)

Nickel = 1.4 lbs.

Ratio of Copper to Zinc:

( 9/7 ) = ( Copper /4.9)

Copper = 6.3 lbs.

Alloy = Zinc + Nickel + Copper

Alloy = 4.9 lbs. + 1.4 lbs. + 6.3 lbs.

Alloy = 12.6 lbs.

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