
Mathematics for Machine Technology
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Author: John C. Peterson, Robert D. Smith
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 22, Problem 29A
Finding Percentage, Percent, and Base in Practical Applications
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29. An alloy of red brass is composed of 85% copper, 5% tin, 6% lead, and zinc. Find the number of pounds of zinc required to make 450 pounds of alloy.
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