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In a certain​ chemical, the ratio of zinc to copper is 3 to 14 . A jar of the chemical contains 574 grams of copper. How many grams of zinc does it​ contain? NEED THIS ASAP

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Answer: 123 grams of zinc

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Work Shown:

(zinc)/(copper) = 3/14

(x grams of zinc)/(574 grams of copper) = 3/14

x/574 = 3/14

14x = 574*3

x = 574*3/14

x = 123 grams of zinc

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