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In a certain chemical, the ratio of zinc to copper is 4 to 17. A jar of the chemical contains 714 grams of copper. How many grams of zinc does it contain?

It contains
grams of zinc

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Answer:

60

Explanation:

User Tulsi
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Answer:

z= 168

Explanation:

proportion zinc to copper = 4/17

4/17 = z/ 714

17 • z = 4 • 714

17 • z = 2856

z= 2856/17

z = 168

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