Balancing equation

[smzack]

A question I have on a homework problem: balance this equation and solve this problem:
Fe{2}O{3} + C + O{2} = Fe + CO{2}
if blast furnace was loaded with 25 ton of coke and 5.0 tons of hematite, how many tons of iron can be formed?
I balanced it as:
2Fe{2}CO{3} + 4C +1O{2} = 4Fe + 4CO{2}
Can anyone tell me if this is correct so I can complete the problem?
Thanks,
smzack

[Xen]

There are two reaction in the firnace:

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2C + O2 = 2CO

and

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Fe2O3 + 3CO = 2Fe + 3CO2

which can be combined into one:

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2Fe2O3 + 6C + 3O2 = 4Fe + 6CO2

Hope this helps.

[smzack]

Thank you for your help. I appreciate it.