document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1042826>Question 1042826</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> The volume of a mixture of sand,  gravel,  and cement are in the ratio of 2 to 1 to 3.  If 1 cubic foot of each item weighs 30,  40,  and 20 pound respectively,  what is the ratio of the weights of sand to gravel to cement in this mixture?  <BR>\n" );
document.write( "A)  3:1:2<BR>\n" );
document.write( " B)  3:2:3 <BR>\n" );
document.write( "C)  2:1:3<BR>\n" );
document.write( " D)  3:1:3 </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Volume<BR>\n" );
document.write( "sand = 2x<BR>\n" );
document.write( "gravel = x<BR>\n" );
document.write( "cement = 3x<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Weight::<BR>\n" );
document.write( "sand:: 2x*30 = 60x<BR>\n" );
document.write( "gravel:: x = 40x<BR>\n" );
document.write( "cement:: 3x*20 = 60x<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Ratio of weights::<BR>\n" );
document.write( "60x:40x:60x = 3:2:3 <BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "A) 3:1:2<BR>\n" );
document.write( "B) 3:2:3 <BR>\n" );
document.write( "C) 2:1:3<BR>\n" );
document.write( "D) 3:1:3  </SPAN>\n" );
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