Question

In a certain chemical, the ratio of zinc to copper is 4 to 17. A jar of the chemical contains 714 grams of copper. How many grams of zinc does it contain?
It contains
grams of zinc

Answer 1

Answer:

z= 168

Step-by-step explanation:

proportion zinc to copper = 4/17

4/17 = z/ 714

17 • z = 4 • 714

17 • z = 2856

z= 2856/17

z = 168

Answer 2

Answer:

60

Step-by-step explanation: