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How many kilograms of tin will be required to make 250 kg of an alloy, if the alloy must contain 81% copper, 14% tin and 5% lead?

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the answer is 35bb. good luck. by.

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Answer:

35

Explanation:

all are obeying a constant ratio

  • copper 81
  • tin 14⇒?
  • lead 5
  • total 100 ⇒250
  • ?=250*14/100=35
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