Question

480kg 1:3:4 how much sand is needed

Answer 1

I don't think you wrote the whole question
1+3+4 = 8
480 / 8 = 60
It would be any of these 3 answers depending on which number in the ratio sand is :
60 * 1 = 60
60 * 3 = 180
60 * 4 = 240