Question

The ratio of weight of copper and zinc in brass is 13:7.Find the weight of zinc in brass in a utensil weighing 600 gms?​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Ratio of copper and zinc is 13:7

Total Weight of utensil = 600 gms

so, 13x + 7x = 600

20x = 600

x = 600/20 = 30

Therefore, weight of zinc = 7x = 7 x 30 = 210 gms