SOLUTION: 0.4 part of a 9.3 g ornamental chain is made of gold. If the chain is cut into 6 equal pieces, how much gold is there in each piece?

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Question 471167: 0.4 part of a 9.3 g ornamental chain is made of gold. If the chain is cut into 6 equal pieces, how much gold is there in each piece?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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0.4*9.3 = 3.72 gm of gold
3.72/6 = 0.62 gm in each piece