Question

Write your question here (Keep it simple and clear to get the best answer)the medal zena won for athletics consists of silver and brass in the ratio 3:5.if the medal has a mass of 200g how do i calculate the mass of the silver?

Answer 1

Silver : brass = 3 : 5

Lets take the value as x

Therefore, 3x+5x = 200 ( since the mass of the medal is 200 g )

8x = 200

x = 200/8

= 25

The mass of silver = 3x

= 3*25

= 75 g

Answer 2

Silver : brass = 3 : 5
Lets take the value as x

Therefore, 3x+5x = 200 ( since the mass of the medal is 200 g )
8x = 200
x = 200/8
= 25

The mass of silver = 3x
= 3*25
= 75 g