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

60

Explanation:

Answer 2

z= 168

Explanation:

proportion zinc to copper = 4/17

4/17 = z/ 714

17 • z = 4 • 714

17 • z = 2856

z= 2856/17

z = 168