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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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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