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In a certain​ chemical, the ratio of zinc to copper is 3 to 17. A jar of the chemical contains 459 grams of copper. How many grams of zinc does it​ contain?

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Divide 459 by 17 then multiply by 3 and you will get 81

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divide 459 by 17 then multiply by 3 = 81 g of zinc
(459/17)•(3)=81
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