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A statue of 160 kg contains 50% copper, 25% zinc, and the remaining aluminium. After melting the aluminium only 5% is removed and the remaining aluminium are used in making the statue, find the quantity of aluminium requires to make the statue.1. 38 kg2. 19 kg3. 7 kg4. 16 kg |
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Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : 38 kg Given: Weight of statue = 160 kg Copper = 50% Zinc = 25% Removed aluminium = 5% Calculations: Percentage of aluminium in statue = [100 – (50 + 25)]% = 25% Weight of statue = 160 kg Quantity of aluminium = 25% of 160 kg ⇒ (25/100) × 160 ⇒ 40 kg According to the question, ⇒ 40 - (40)× 5% ⇒ 38 kg ∴ The quantity of aluminium requires to make the statue is 38 kg. |
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