Question

A mixture of 17 parts of A, 3 parts of B, and 4
parts of C weigh 72 ounces. How many
ounces of substance B are in this mixture?

Answer 1

Answer:

0.24 ounces

Step-by-step explanation:

there is 3*b parts in the mixture weighing 72 ounces

so,

(3*b*100)/72

=75b/18

thus .. b=18/75

b=0.24 ounces

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Total mixture contains part - 17+3+4=24

ounces per part - 72/24=3 ounces per part

then for part A - 17×3=51

for part B - 3×3=9

for part C - 4x3= 12