Question

Dry concrete can be made by mixing sand, gravel and cement
in the ratio 1: 2: 3. If you want 1800 kg of dry concrete,
how much of each will you need? Give your answers in
kilograms (kg).

Answer 1

Sand is 1/6 of the mixture. 1/6 x 1800 = 300 kg
Gravel is 2/6 of mixture. 2/6 x 1800 = 600 kg
Cement is 3/6 of mixture. 3/6 x 1800 = 900 kg