Question

A certain alloy contains 5.25% copper.
How much copper is there in a piece weighing 200 pound?

A)1.50 pounds
B)105 poounds
C)10.5 pounds
D)1050 pounds

i think its D am i right

Answer 1

Can D really be right? The original piece weighs 200 pounds. How can 5.25% of that be more than you started with?

Answer 2

I don't understand . That means i got the wrong answer.

Answer 3

is C the right answer?

Answer 4

I see what you're thinking, you wanted to multiply 5.25 * 200, which would give you 1050. But that would be wrong.

What you need to realize is that the 5.25 is a percentage, so instead of multiplying 200 * 5.25, you need to multiply 200 * 0.0525 and you will get your answer.

Answer 5

Nickel is correct.