SOLUTION: Fred found a large metal bar that weighed 15 grams while he was mining. Fred was also able to determine that the bar contained 40% copper. How many grams of copper are in the metal

Question 1171279: Fred found a large metal bar that weighed 15 grams while he was mining. Fred was also able to determine that the bar contained 40% copper. How many grams of copper are in the metal bar? Round your answer to the nearest whole number if necessary

Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
40 percent of 15 grams

Answer by ikleyn(52781) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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