SOLUTION: A cement mixture calls for 80 pounds of cement for 2 gallons of water. What is the ratio of cement to water?

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Question 943692: A cement mixture calls for 80 pounds of cement for 2 gallons of water. What is the ratio of cement to water?
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In what units?

If using weight, 2 gallons of water is about 16 pounds, and the ratio is 80:16 = 5:1.