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Question 680575: hi im doing my math homework lesson 5-3 word problems. im stuck on this question
: a 62 and 1/2 pound bag of concrete mix has 3/5 of its weight made up of sand and small stones. The stones make up 1/4 of the weight. What is the weight of the stones in the bag of concrete?......I have done this problems numerously and got the awnser 7/20. is this the right awnser? Thank you for your time and help!
chelsey
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3%2F5(62.5) = 37.5 weight of sand and small stones
or 62 1%2F2 = 125/2
%283%2F5%29%28125%2F2%29+=+75%2F2, which is 37.5
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1%2F4(37.5) = 9.375 weight of stones
or %281%2F4%29%2875%2F2%29+=+75%2F8, which is 9.375
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highlight_green%2875%2F8%29 weight of stones
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