document.write( "Question 1010474: In a metal alloy,the ratio of zinc to copper is 3 to 16.If there are 720 lb of copper,how much zinc is there? \n" ); document.write( "
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We can set up the proportion
\n" ); document.write( "\"Zn%2FCu+=+3%2F16+=+x%2F720\"
\n" ); document.write( "Now multiply by 720 and get
\n" ); document.write( "2160/16 = x
\n" ); document.write( "x = 135 lb zinc
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