SOLUTION: I have 15 kilograms of raw material (concrete) and need to add 7.5% water to it, how much is 7.5% of water in liters for 15 kilograms of material?

Question 954511: I have 15 kilograms of raw material (concrete) and need to add 7.5% water to it, how much is 7.5% of water in liters for 15 kilograms of material?
Answer by macston(5194) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
0.075(15kg)=1.125kg
1.125kg(1 liter water/1kg water)=1.125 liters
ANSWER: 7.5% of 15 kg would be 1.125 kg or 1.125 liters water.
Pure water weighs 1.000028 kg/liter so 1kg/liter is close enough for concrete.

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