Question

In a certain​ chemical, the ratio of zinc to copper is 4 to 11 . A jar of the chemical contains 539 grams of copper. How many grams of zinc does it​ contain?

Answer 1

196 grams of zinc

Explanation:

`(4)/(11)=(z)/(539)\\ \\(539)(4)=11z\\\\2156=11z\\\\196=z`

Thus, the jar of the chemical will contain 196 grams of zinc.