SOLUTION: A concrete mix is in volume proportions of 1 part cement, 2 parts water, 2 parts aggregate, and 3 parts sand. How many cubic feet of each ingredient are needed to make 54 cu ft of

Question 105275: A concrete mix is in volume proportions of 1 part cement, 2 parts water, 2 parts aggregate, and 3 parts sand. How many cubic feet of each ingredient are needed to make 54 cu ft of concrete?
Answer by edjones(8007) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1 part cement, 2 parts water, 2 parts aggregate, and 3 parts sand
1+2+2+3=8
54/8=6.75
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6.75*2=13.5
6.75*3=20.25
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6.75 ft^3 cement
13.5 ft^3 water
13.5 ft^3 aggregate
20.25 ft^3 sand
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54 ft^3 concrete
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Ed
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