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24 February, 10:13

A penny has a total mass of 3.1 grams. Zinc makes up 2.9 g of the penny. What is the percentage of zinc in the penny?

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  1. 24 February, 10:32
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    Answer: 93.54%

    Explanation: Divide the mass of the zinc by the total mass of the penny.

    2.9/3.1=0.9354

    To get to a percent, multiply by 100.

    0.9354 x 100 = 93.54

    The mass of the zinc in the penny is 93.54%.
  2. 24 February, 10:39
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    Find the proportion, and multiply it by 100 to get the percentage.

    The proportion is 2.9/3.1=0.935

    The percentage is 0.935*100=93.5
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