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Mr. Sims is mixing cement to secure a mailbox post. The directions on the package require 5 cups of water for each pound of cement. Mr. Sims is mixing 3.5 pounds. How many cups of water will he need?

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the answer is 17.5 cups
User Mostafa Saadatnia
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Answer:

Mr. Sims would need 17 and a half (17.5) cups of water

Explanation:

Mr. Sims is mixing cement to secure a mailbox post.

The requirement of water for each pound of cement = 5 cups

Mr. Sims is mixing cement = 3.5 pounds

Here we use unitary method

In 1 pound required water = 5 cups

in 3.5 pounds required water = 5 × 3.5 = 17.5 cups

Mr. Sims would need 17 and a half (17.5) cups of water .

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