Question

From 1864 until 1982 the penny contained how much copper and how much zinc and tin?

A) 100% copper
B) 75% copper, 25% zinc and tin
C) 95% copper, 5% zinc and tin
D) 97.5% copper, 2.5% zinc and tin

Answer 1

The penny from 1864 until 1982 contained 95% copper, 5% zinc and tin.

Step-by-step explanation:

The penny from 1864 until 1982 contained C) 95% copper, 5% zinc and tin. The composition of the penny changed in 1982 when it became mostly zinc with a thin copper plating. However, prior to that, the penny was predominantly made of copper with a small amount of zinc and tin.