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

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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) About Me  (Show Source):
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Tin : Copper
8 : 3

8%2F3=t%2F36

t=%288%2F3%2936=8%2A12=96

Answer by ikleyn(52781) About Me  (Show Source):
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T%2FC = 8%2F3.


T is mass of tin, C is mass of copper.


T%2F36 = 8%2F3.


Solve this proportion for T to get


T = %2836%2A8%29%2F3 = 96.


Answer. 96 gram of tin.

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