Question

A construction worker is making concrete by mixing sand, gravel, and cement in water. For each pound of sand, he uses 1 2/3 pounds of gravel. For each pound of gravel, he uses 2/5 pound of cement. He is making enough concrete that he needs to use 3 pounds of sand. How many pounds of cement does he use? PLEASE HELP DUE NOW !! TYYY

A. 1 pound
B. 1 4/15 pounds
C. 2 pounds
D. 2 1/15 pounds

Answer 1

C

Explanation:

1 pound sand for 1 2/3 pounds gravel.

1 pound gravel for 2/5 pound cement.

3 pounds sand = 3× 1 2/3 = 3 6/3 = 3+2 =

= 5 pounds gravel.

5 pounds gravel = 5 × 2/5 = 2 pounds of cement