Sand, gravel and cement are mixed in a ratio of 5 : 10 : 3 to make concrete. If 35 shovels of sand are used, how many shovels of gravel, and how many shovels of cement are used?

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Answer:

70 shovels of gravel, and 21 shovels of cement.

Step-by-step explanation:

35/5 = 7.

10 x 7 = 70, which is the number of shovels for gravel.

3 x 7 = 21, which is the number of shovels for cement.

35 shovels of sand
70 shovels of gravel
21 shovels of cement