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In a compound, the ratio of carbon and oxygen is 1 : 4. Find the percentage of carbon in a compound?

A20 %

B16 %

C10 %

D5 %

Answer:

A. 20 %

Read Explanation:

Percentage of carbon = (Value of carbon/ sum of ratio) × 100 Sum of the terms of ratio = 1 + 4 = 5 Percentage of carbon = (1/5) × 100 ⇒ 20%


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