Question

The ratio of copper and zinc in an alloy is 8:5 . if the weight of the zinc in an alloy is 9.5 kg,find the weight of copper in the alloy.

Answer 1

Answer:

15.2kg

Step-by-step explanation:

let the weight of copper is equal to X

copper : 8 : X

zinc 5 9.5

X= 9.5*8 =1.9*8 =15.2kg

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