document.write( "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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document.write( "From the condition, you have this proportion\r\n" );
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document.write( "\"2%2F5\" = \"17%2Fx\".\r\n" );
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document.write( "From the proportion, find  x = \"%285%2A17%29%2F2\".\r\n" );
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