Question
A U.S. nickel contains 3 ounces of copper for every
ounce of nickel. How much nickel is required for
14 pounds of copper? (if someone could explain to me what to do) Thanks
ounce of nickel. How much nickel is required for
14 pounds of copper? (if someone could explain to me what to do) Thanks
Answers
PsyDAG
Let x = lbs. nickel
1/3 = x/14
Solve for x.
1/3 = x/14
Solve for x.