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In a certain chemical, the ratio of zinc to copper is 3 to 13. A jar of the chemical contains

650 grams of copper. How many grams of zinc does it contain?
It contains
grams of zinc.

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User Nelson Teixeira
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Answer: 150 grams of zinc

Work Shown:

zinc/copper = 3/13

z/650 = 3/13

13z = 650*3

13z = 1950

z = 1950/13

z = 150

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