2026 PHS P1 Q2

2026 PHS P1 Q2

Secondary 4
4 marks

The table below shows the materials needed to make one batch of concrete.

Each batch of concrete has volume \(0.15\text{ m}^3\).

MaterialAmount per batch
Cement25 kg
Sand60 kg
Gravel90 kg
Water12 litres
  1. How many batches of concrete can a builder make with 175 kg of cement?[1]
  2. Another builder has 240 kg of cement, 108 litres of water and 540 kg of each of the other materials.
    1. Find the maximum volume of concrete he can make.[2]
    2. Calculate the amount of water he needs to use to make this maximum volume.[1]

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Answer:(a) 7 batches (b)(i) \(0.9\text{ m}^3\) (ii) 72 litres

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