Question

1. In a sphere made of an alloy, copper and tin are in the ratio 86: 14. In a sphere
made of another alloy, copper and zinc are in the ratio 58 : 42. Find the ratio of
tin and zinc in the sphere made by melting the two spheres.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Correct answer is →1:3

Let the weight sphere be of x each.

Hence, amount of tin=14x,zinc=42x

Ratio: 42x

14x = 31