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In a certain chemical, the ratio of zinc to copper is 4 to 15. A jar of the chemical contains 720 grams of
copper. How many grams of zinc does it contain?

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The jar contains 192 grams of zinc.

What is ratio?

Ratio basically compares quantities, that means it shows the value of one quantity with respect to the other quantity.

If a and b are two values, their ratio will be a:b,

Given that,

The ratio of zinc to copper in jar = 4 : 15,

Also given, the quantity of copper = 720 grams

Let the multiplying factor is x,

Then the quantity of zinc = 4x,

And the quantity of copper = 15x.

According to the given condition,

15x = 720

x = 48

The quantity of zinc = 4 × 48 = 192.

The jar contains 192 grams of zinc.

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