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How much copper metal obtained?

A certain copper ore contains 3.36% of Cu2S by mass. In 1991, a single open-air smelt furnace heated 48000 tons of this ore. Compute the mass of copper metal obtained by this process. Enter in tons and give answer to 3 digits.

Answer:

About 1287.87 tons as nearly as I can figure. To 3 significant figures that weould be 1290 tons.
You okorder

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