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A compound is made up of various elements totaling 60 ounces. If the total amount of zinc in the compound is 1 ounce, what percent of the compound is made up of zinc?
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A compound is made up of various elements totaling 60 ounces. If the total amount of zinc in the compound is 1 ounce, what percent of the compound is made up of zinc?

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1.67 %

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Let x= percent of Zinc x/100(total compound) = Zinc total compound = 60 ounces total lead = 1ounces Substituting in: (x/100)*60 = 1 x= (1/60)*100 = 1.67% so, 1.67 % of total compound is made up of Zinc.
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