Question

The correct mix for a batch of concrete is 6:3:2 in terms of sand, gravel and cement. The batch is to have 3300 pounds of these ingredients. How many of each are needed?

pounds of sand

pounds of gravel

pounds of cement

Answer 1

1,800 lbs of sand

900 lbs of gravel

600 lbs of cement

Step-by-step explanation: 11*300=3,300. 300*6=1,800, 300*3=900, and 300*2=600. This is correct because if you add 1,800+900+600 you get 3,300.