Question

the ratio of weights of 2 metals a and b in an alloy is 5:8. If the weight of metal a in the alloy is 91 grams, find the weight of metal b.

Answer 1

Answer:

146.5

Step-by-step explanation:

a : b = 5 : 8

a = 91

91 : b = 5 : 8

91 = 5

b 8

5b = 728

b = 728

5

b = 145.6

Therefore, b = 145.6