Question

A certain protein was found to contain 0.870% Cobalt by mass. Determine the minimum molecular mass of the protein in amu.

Answer 1

0.870% Cobalt
Ratio of cobalt can be written as:
0.870 amu Co : 100.000 amu (total protein)
Therefore,
58.6 amu Co = (100.000 amu total protein) / (0.870 amu Co) = 698881.25 amu
rounded the figure , we get
69999 amu

Answer 2

0.870% Cobalt by mass can be written as a ratio:
0.870 amu Co : 100.000 amu (total protein)
Therefore,
55.85 amu Co = (100.000 amu total protein) / (0.870 amu Co) = 698881.25 amu

rounded to 3 significant figures :
We get,
69,900 amu