Question

An alloy of zinc and copper weighs 37.5 kg . If in the alloy,the ratio of zinc to copper is 1:4,find the weight of copper in it

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Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Weight of alloy = 37 kg = 75/2kg.

Given ratio =1: 4

Sum of ratio =1 + 4 = 5

Weight of copper = (4/5) x (75/2) kg = 2×15 = 30 kg