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If 2 over 5 of a ton of concrete covers 5 over 6 of a wall, how many tons of concrete are required to cover the entire wall? 12/25 ton 3/5 ton 1 7/30 tons 2 1/12 tons
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If 2 over 5 of a ton of concrete covers 5 over 6 of a wall, how many tons of concrete are required to cover the entire wall?

12/25 ton

3/5 ton

1   7/30 tons

2    1/12 tons

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Set up a proportion and use the cross multiply method to solve for x.
2/5 divided by 5/6 =x
2/5 divided by 5/6 is equal to 2/5 times 6/5
x=12/25 ton
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