Question

An alloy is composed of nickel, zinc, and copper in a 5:4:8 ratio. How many kilograms of each metal are needed to make 3.4 kg of this alloy?

Answer 1

1kg of nickel, 0.8kg of zinc, and 1.6kg of copper

Explanation:

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Answer 2

5x+4x+8x=3.4

17x=3.4

x=0.2

Nickel 1 kg

Zinc 0.8 kg

Copper 1.6 kg