Question

To mix mortar to lay bricks,you need 2.5Kg of cement,4kg of sand and 3 liters of water.Sand is sold in 10kg bags.How much cement and water will I need to add to make mortar?​

Answer 1

6.25 kg cement, 7.5 L water

Explanation:

2.5 kg cement / 4 kg sand = x kg cement / 10 kg sand

x = 6.25

3 L water / 4 kg sand = y L water / 10 kg sand

y = 7.5