SOLUTION: hi im doing my math homework lesson 5-3 word problems. im stuck on this question : a 62 and 1/2 pound bag of concrete mix has 3/5 of its weight made up of sand and small stones. T

Question 680575: hi im doing my math homework lesson 5-3 word problems. im stuck on this question
: a 62 and 1/2 pound bag of concrete mix has 3/5 of its weight made up of sand and small stones. The stones make up 1/4 of the weight. What is the weight of the stones in the bag of concrete?......I have done this problems numerously and got the awnser 7/20. is this the right awnser? Thank you for your time and help!
chelsey
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(62.5) = 37.5 weight of sand and small stones
or 62 = 125/2
, which is 37.5
...
(37.5) = 9.375 weight of stones
or , which is 9.375
...
weight of stones
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