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A 16 kg alloy has zinc and copper in the ratio 5:3. How much zinc must be added to make it 3:1?

A6 kg
B10 kg
C12 kg
D8 kg
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 8 kg
Zinc is 10 kg and copper 6 kg; for 3:1 zinc must be 18 kg, so 8 kg is added.
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