Question

An alloy is composed of nickel, zinc, and copper in a ratio of 3:4:13. How many kilograms of each metal is needed to make 4 kg of this alloy?

Answer 1

Answer:

3/5 kg of nickel, 4/5 kg of zinc and 13/5 kg of copper

Step-by-step explanation:

we know that

An alloy is composed of nickel, zinc, and copper in a ratio of 3:4:13

so

(3+4+13)=20 kg

That means

For 20 kg of alloy is needed 3 kg of nickel, 4 kg of zinc and 13 kg of copper

so

using proportion

Find the kilograms of nickel needed for 4 kg of alloy

20/3=4/x

x=3*4/20

x=12/20

x=3/5 kg of nickel

Find the kilograms of zinc needed for 4 kg of alloy

20/4=4/x

x=4*4/20

x=16/20

x=4/5 kg of zinc

Find the kilograms of copper needed for 4 kg of alloy

20/13=4/x

x=13*4/20

x=52/20

x=13/5 kg of copper