Question

Alloy A contains copper and zinc in the ratio of 4 : 3 and alloy B contains copper and zinc in the ratio of 5 : 2. A and B are taken in the ratio of 5 : 6 and melted to form a new alloy. The percentage of zinc in the new alloy is closest to

• A. 54
• B. 34.2
• C. 35
• D. 36.8

Answer 1

Answer: (C)