SOLUTION: An alloy of tin and copper has 6lbs of copper for every 2lbs of tin.If 200 pounds of an alloy are made,how many pounds of tin are required?
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Question 1036649: An alloy of tin and copper has 6lbs of copper for every 2lbs of tin.If 200 pounds of an alloy are made,how many pounds of tin are required?
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50 pounds of tin are needed
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