Calculate the solubility of ZnCO3 in .050 M Zn(NO3)2.

Ksp= 3.0*10^-8
solubility= 1.7*10^-4

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Your 1.7E-4 solubility is misleading. That's the solubility of ZnCO3 in aqueous solution. In 0.05M Zn(NO)3)2 it is
3.0E-8/0.05 = ?