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A builder mixes sand and cement in the ratio

4
:
1

Altogether he mixes 250 kg

How much sand and cement does he use?

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Answer:

He uses 200kg of sand and 50 kg of cement

Step-by-step explanation:

I don't know what you guys are learning at school but I solved it with a system of equations. Check out the image. Hope it helps.

A builder mixes sand and cement in the ratio 4 : 1 Altogether he mixes 250 kg How-example-1
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