A factory uses 15 pounds of steel for every 18 pounds of copper. How much copper will the factory use for 2,700 pounds of steel?

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Answer:

3240 pounds of copper would be used

Explanation:

$(18)/(15)=(x)/(2700) \\(2700)*((18)/(15))=x\\3240lbs=x$

Galloper answered May 20, 2022

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