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The ratio of zinc and copper in an alloy is 7:9. If the weight of the copper in the alloy is 11.7 kg, find the weight of the zinc in the alloy.

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Given that ratio of zinc and copper in an alloy is 7:9
Let their ratio = 7x: 9x
Weight of copper = 11.7kg
9x = 11.7
x = 11.7/9
x = 1.3
$W e i g h t o f t h e z i n c i n t h e a l l o y = 1.3 \times 7 = 9.10 k g$

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