Question

A certain alloy contains 5.25% copper. How much copper is there in a piece weighing 200 pounds?

A. 105 pounds
B. 1050 pounds
C. 1.05 pounds
D. 10.5 pounds

Answer 1

10.5 I believe is the correct answer

Answer 2

It would be: 200 * 5.25%
= 200 * 0.0525
= 10.5 pounds

In short, Your Answer would be Option D

Hope this helps!