SOLUTION: the ratio of slaked lime to sand in mortar is 2 to 5. how much sand is mixed with 17 bags of slaked lime in a supply of this mortar

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Question 1141015: the ratio of slaked lime to sand in mortar is 2 to 5. how much sand is mixed with 17 bags of slaked lime in a supply of this mortar

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Answer by ikleyn(52781)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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From the condition, you have this proportion


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From the proportion, find  x = .


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