Problema Solution

cement is made by mixing water and gravel in the ratio 3:8 .if we make 121 gram of cement. how much gravel is needed ?

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let


w = grams of water used for the mix

g = grams of gravel used for the mix


cement is made by mixing water and gravel in the ratio 3:8


w:g = 3:8


8w = 3g


we make 121 gram of cement


w + g = 121


by solving the system of equations


8w = 3g

w + g = 121


we find


g = 88 grams


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88 grams of gravel is needed.