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Sand and gravel are mixed in the ratio 5:3 to form ballast. How much sand is mixed with 750kg of gravel ?​

Sand and gravel are mixed in the ratio 5:3 to form ballast. How much sand is mixed with 750kg of gravel ?​
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Sand and gravel are mixed in the ratio 5:3 to form ballast.

How much sand is mixed with 750kg of gravel ?​

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User Sani
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Answer: 1250 kg of sand

Work Shown:

sand/gravel = 5/3

x/750 = 5/3

3x = 750*5

3x = 3750

x = 3750/3

x = 1250

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