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In a certain chemical the ratio of zinc to copper is 4 to 11. a jar of the chemical contains 484 grams of copper. how many grams of zinc does it contain

Respuesta :

The jar of chemicals contains 176 grams of zinc.

Using ratio and proportion to calculate the amount of zinc. Let us assume the mass of zinc to be x. Equating the ratios.

4 : 11 = x : 484

Rewriting the equation in terms of x

x = (484 × 4) ÷ 11

Performing multiplication in numerator on Right Hand Side of the equation to find the value of x

x = 1936 ÷ 11

Performing division on Right Hand Side of the equation to find the value of x

x = 176

Thus, the mass of zinc is 176 grams.

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