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  • 13-12-2016
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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?

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MissPhiladelphia
MissPhiladelphia MissPhiladelphia
  • 24-12-2016

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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russianmath russianmath
  • 28-10-2021

Answer:

12.6

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