Question

An alloy consists of 3½ gm of copper and 2¾ gm of tin. Find the ratio of copper to that of tin in the alloy in the simplest form.​​

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Answer 1

Explanation:

Copper = 3½ gm

Tin = 2¾ gm

Copper : Tin

3½ : 2¾

7/2 : 11/4

$7 \div 2 = in \: simplest \: form$

$11 \div 4 = in \: simplest \: form$

Now, they are in simplest form = 7/2 and 11/4.

So, 7/2 ÷ 11/4 = 14/11

14/11 = 14:11

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