document.write( "Question 215971: Brass is an alloy created using 80% copper and 20% zinc. If Henri’s brass trumpet contains 48 ounces of copper, how many ounces of zinc are in the trumpet? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #163125 by checkley77(12844)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! copper/zinc=.80/.20=4 \n" ); document.write( "48/x=4 \n" ); document.write( "4x=48 \n" ); document.write( "x=12 oz. of zinc. \n" ); document.write( " |