copper and zinc in brass are in ratio 5 is to 12.Find the weight of each in a brass statue weighing 85kg
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Copper:Zinc::5:12
Let the amount of Copper contained be 5x and that of zinc as 12x
5x+12x=85
17x=85
:. x=85/17
=5
:.Copper weight =5x= 5*5=25
Zinc weight =12x=12*12=60
Hence, the weight of Copper and zinc in the brass statue is 25kg and 60kg respectively.
Let the amount of Copper contained be 5x and that of zinc as 12x
5x+12x=85
17x=85
:. x=85/17
=5
:.Copper weight =5x= 5*5=25
Zinc weight =12x=12*12=60
Hence, the weight of Copper and zinc in the brass statue is 25kg and 60kg respectively.
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