Respuesta :

First, convert 59% into decimal by dividing by 100%

[tex]59\%\div100\%=0.59[/tex]

Next, divide 826 lb by 0.59 to get the amount of ore needed

[tex]826\div0.59=1400[/tex]

Therefore, you need 1400 lb of ore to get 826 lb of iron.