Question

A compound is made up of various elements totaling 90 ounces. If the total amount of uranium in the compound weighs 18 ounces, what percent of the compound is made up of uranium? If necessary, round your answer to the nearest hundredth.

Answer 1

20%

Explanation:

The percent of the compound that is made of uranium is calculated as:

(Number of ounces of uranium /Number of ounces of the compound)

× 100

Total amount of uranium in the compound weighs = 18 ounces

A compound is made up of various elements totaling = 90 ounces.

Hence:

= 18/90 × 100

= 1800/90

= 20%

Therefore, the percent of the compound that is made up of uranium is 20%