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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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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From the condition, you have this proportion


2%2F5 = 17%2Fx.



From the proportion, find  x = %285%2A17%29%2F2.