X and Y are the two alloys which were made by mixing Zinc and Copper in the ratio 6 : 9 and 7 : 11 respectively. If 40 grams of alloy X and 60 grams of alloy Y are melted and mixed to form another alloy Z, what is the ratio of Zinc and Copper in the new alloy Z?
Alloy X has zinc and copper in ratio 6:9
If 40 grams is taken then weights of zinc and copper are:
Zinc = $$\frac{6}{15}$$ * 40 = 16 grams
Copper = $$\frac{9}{15}$$ * 40 = 24 grams
Alloy Y has zinc and copper in ratio 7:11
If 60 grams is taken then weights of zinc and copper are:
Zinc = $$\frac{7}{18}$$ * 60 = $$\frac{70}{3}$$ grams
Copper = 60 - $$\frac{70}{3}$$ = $$\frac{110}{3}$$ grams
When mixed together, the weights of Zinc and Copper are:
Zinc = 16 + $$\frac{70}{3}$$ = $$\frac{118}{3}$$
Copper = 24 + $$\frac{110}{3}$$ = $$\frac{182}{3}$$
Ratio = 118/3:182/3 = 59:91
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