Question

Mr. Sims is mixing cement to secure a mailbox post. The directions on the package require 5 cups of water for each pound of cement. Mr. Sims is mixing 3.5 pounds. How many cups of water will he need?

Answer 1

The answer is 17.5 cups

Answer 2

Answer:

Mr. Sims would need 17 and a half (17.5) cups of water

Step-by-step explanation:

Mr. Sims is mixing cement to secure a mailbox post.

The requirement of  water for each pound of cement = 5 cups

Mr. Sims is mixing cement = 3.5 pounds

Here we use unitary method

In 1 pound required water = 5 cups

in 3.5 pounds required water = 5 × 3.5 = 17.5 cups

Mr. Sims would need 17 and a half (17.5) cups of water .