In an alloy weight 68.5 kg , the metal zinc, iron and copper are in the ratio 2:3:5. find the weight of each metal in the alloy
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Let the ratio of the metals in the alloy be 2x , 3x and 5x respectively.
2x + 3x + 5x = 68.5 KG
=> 10x = 68.5
=> x = 6.85 KG
Therefore ,
Zinc = 2x = 6.85*2 = 13.7 KG
Iron = 3x = 6.85*3 = 20.55 KG
Copper = 5x = 6.85 * 5 = 34.25 KG
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