The ratio measurements of Copper, Zinc and Nickel in German silver is 4:3:2 respectively. Let’s work out what weight (in kgs) of Zinc should be added to 54 kg of German Silver, so that the ratio of measurements become 6:5:3.
The ratio of mixture of copper, zinc and nickel is 4:3:2
Quantity of zinc in the initial ![]()
= 18 kg
Let a kg of zinc added to make ratio 6:5:3
According to new ratio 6:5:3
Ratio of nickel to German silver = ![]()
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⇒ 252 + 14a = 270 + 5a
⇒ 14a – 5a = 270 – 252
⇒ 9a = 18
⇒ a = 2 kg
So, 2kg of zinc to be added in mixture.
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