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In a certain​ chemical, the ratio of zinc to copper is 3 to 11. A jar of the chemical contains 264 grams of copper. How many grams of zinc does it​ contain?
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In a certain​ chemical, the ratio of zinc to copper is 3 to 11. A jar of the chemical contains 264 grams of copper. How many grams of zinc does it​ contain?

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3 zinc/11 copper = x zinc/264 copper
3/11 = x/264
11x = 792
x = 72 grams of zinc
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57

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