SOLUTION: If an alloy is 20% zinc and 80% copper, how many grams of each will be required to make 750 grams of the alloy?

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Question 849782: If an alloy is 20% zinc and 80% copper, how many grams of each will be required to make 750 grams of the alloy?
Answer by hamsanash1981@gmail.com(151) About Me  (Show Source):
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Total grams of alloy = 750 in which 80% of Copper is mixed then, required grams of copper in 750 grams = 750 *80/100 = 600 grams
Required grams of zinc in 750 grams = 750 *20/100 = 150 grams