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Question

What is the percentage water content of soil sample which weighed 180g when fresh and 120g when oven-dried?

Options

A)
20.14%
B)
25.00%
C)
33.33%
D)
60.00%

The correct answer is C.

Explanation:

Mass of fresh soil = 180g

Mass of over dried soil = 120g

Mass of water = 180g - 120g = 60g

 

% of Water = \(\frac{60g}{18og}\)  x 100

= \(\frac{1}{3}\) x 100 = 33.33%


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