Question

Zinc and copper are mixed in ratio of 2:3 to make bars . what is amount of each metal in 144 lb bars

Answer 1

Zinc: 57.6 lbs

Copper: 86.4 lbs

Explanation:

2/5 = 0.4 x 144 = 57.6

3/5 = 0.6 x 144 = 86.4