Question

The ratio of copper and zinc in an alloy is 9: 8. If the weight of zing in the alloy is 9.6 kg.
find the weight of copper in the alloy.​

Answer 1

Hey mate

here is your answer

the amount of zinc in an alloy is 9.6 kg

9.6=9x

x=1.066.......

the weight of copper in the alloy will be

8*1.066 = 8.5333336 kg.

hope it helps you

Answer 2

Answer:

ratio=9:8

let copper=9x

zinc=8x

weight of zinc=9.6kg

8x=9.6

x=9.6÷8

x=1.2

put x=1.2 in 9x

9×1.2=1o.8