What is the ratio of the percent of metals in extreme Population I stars (3%) to that in extreme Population II stars (0.05%)? NpopI NpopII =

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What is the ratio of the percent of metals in extreme Population I stars (3%) to that in extreme Population II stars (0.05%)?
NpopI
NpopII
 =
 
 
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