Question

. An ore contains 5% Zinc. How many kg of ore
are required to get 60 kg of Zinc ?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the number of kgs of ore be "x"

5% of x = 60 ( as we need 60kg zinc)

5x/100 = 60

x = 60(100/5)

= 1200

So, 1200kg of ore is required.