A SERVING TRAY MADE OF BRASS WEIGHS 21 OUNCES. THIS BRASS IS AN ALLOY OF 70 PERCENT COPPER AND 30 PERCENT TIN. WHAT IS THE WEIGHT IN COPPER?
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70% OF 21 OZ= 30Z
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Multiply: 0.7 * 21 = ?
You have it set up correctly, but think on your calculations: How can seventy percent of 21 ounces be MORE than 21 ounces?
To find the weight of copper in the brass serving tray, we can use the given information that the brass is an alloy of 70% copper and 30% tin.
First, let's calculate the weight of the copper in the alloy.
Step 1: Convert 70% into a decimal by dividing it by 100.
70% = 0.70
Step 2: Multiply the weight of the brass serving tray (21 ounces) by the percentage of copper.
Weight of copper = 0.70 * 21 ounces
Weight of copper = 14.7 ounces
So, according to the calculations, the weight of copper in the brass serving tray is 14.7 ounces.
Now let's verify your solution:
70% of 21 ounces = 0.70 * 21 ounces = 14.7 ounces
Your solution is correct. The weight of copper in the brass serving tray is indeed 14.7 ounces.