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  • 26-01-2019
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In a certain? chemical, the ratio of zinc to copper is 4 to 17. A jar of the chemical contains 612 grams of copper. How many grams of zinc does it? contain?

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  • 26-01-2019

Answer:

The answer is 144 grams of zinc

Step-by-step explanation:

proportion zinc to copper = 4/17

4/17 = z/ 612

multiply the extremes

17 . z = 4 . 612

17 . z  = 2,448

z  = 2,448 / 17

z = 144

The answer is 144 grams of zinc

Always check your answer

4/ 17 = 144/612 = 0.235

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