SOLUTION: Tin and copper mixed in the ratio of 8 : 3. How much Tin is needed to mix with 36g of copper?

Question 1068070: Tin and copper mixed in the ratio of 8 : 3. How much Tin is needed to mix with 36g of copper?
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Tin : Copper
8 : 3

Answer by ikleyn(52781)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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= . T is mass of tin, C is mass of copper. = . Solve this proportion for T to get T = = 96. Answer. 96 gram of tin.

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