Question

An ornament is made of gold and copper and weighs 52 grams . If 2/13 of its part is copper , find the weight of pure gold in it .

Answer 1

given, weight of the ornament is 52gms.
parts of copper in it is= 2/13
so, parts of gld in it is=11/13
weight of gold in the ornament=total weight x parts of gold
                                                =52 x 11/13
                                                =44 gms.
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Answer 2

Answer

44 grams

Step-by-step explanation:

Weight of ornament made of gold and copper = 52grams

Weight of copper = 2/13 x 52 = 8grams

Weight of pure gold = Total - Copper

                                  = 52 - 8 = 44grams