Steel is an alloy of iron and carbon (98% iron, 2% carbon). Stainless steel is steel and chromium, (90% steel, 10% chromium). What amount of iron, carbon, and chromium are needed for 500 kg of stainless steel?

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2. Steel is an alloy of iron and carbon (98% iron, 2% carbon). Stainless steel is steel and
chromium, (90% steel, 10% chromium). What amount of iron, carbon, and chromium are
needed for 500 kg of stainless steel?
Transcribed Image Text:2. Steel is an alloy of iron and carbon (98% iron, 2% carbon). Stainless steel is steel and chromium, (90% steel, 10% chromium). What amount of iron, carbon, and chromium are needed for 500 kg of stainless steel?
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