The ratio of copper & zinc in a alloy is 9:5. If the weight of copper in the alloy is 48, gram, find the weight of zinc in the alloy.
Ratio of copper and zinc in alloy=9:5
Weight of copper=48ℊ
Let weight of zinc=x
95=48x
9x=5×48
x=2409
x=25.5ℊ
∴Weight of zincin the alloy is 25.5ℊ