An alloy consists of nickel, zinc, and copper in the ratio 2: 7: 9. how much of each metal is needed to make 3.6 kg of this alloy?

Answer

Find out the how much of each metal is needed to make 3.6 kg of this alloy .

To proof

As given

An alloy consists of nickel, zinc, and copper in the ratio 2:7:9 .

This shows that an alloy contains 18 parts and assume one part of alloy be u .

Thus

An alloy consists of nickel = 2u

An alloy consists of zinc = 7u

An alloy consists of copper = 9u

As given

Total weight of alloy = 3.6 kg

Thus equation becomes

2u + 7u + 9u = 3.6

18u = 3.6

u = 0.2 kg

An alloy consists of nickel = 2 × 0.2

                                           = 0.4 kg

An alloy consists of zinc = 7 × 0.2

                                        = 1.4 kg

An alloy consists of copper = 9 × 0.2

                                             = 1.8 kg

Hence proved

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