Sand is mixed with lime to a) Reduced cost b) Reduced setting time c) Prevent shrinkage and cracking* d) Improve visual appearance

Sand is mixed with lime to
a) Reduced cost
b) Reduced setting time
c) Prevent shrinkage and cracking*
d) Improve visual appearance
by

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c) Prevent shrinkage and cracking
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