Question

Tony calculates that 3 cubic metres of concrete is enough for the path.

He decides to use a concrete mix which has:
• cement = 1 part
• sand = 2 parts
gravel = 3 parts
How many cubic metres of gravel does Tony need?
0.5

Answer 1

1.5 cubic metres

Explanation:

Given that in a concrete mix, cement makes up 1 part, sand makes up 2 parts and gravel makes up 3 parts.

The total number of parts = 1 + 2 + 3 = 6 parts.

The amount of marvel present the concrete mix = amount of marvel / total mix

= 3 parts / 6 parts = 1/2

Since 3 cubic metres of concrete is enough for the path, hence the amount of gravel needed is:

Amount of gravel = 1/2 * 3 cubic metres of concrete = 1.5 cubic metres