From the given data shown in the table below, determine the effective specific gravity of aggregates. Round off to two decimal places. Materials Specific Gravity Percent by weight Fine Agg 2.627 47.86 Coarse Agg 2.706 47.76 Asphalt Cement 1.012 100-FA-CA

From the given data shown in the table below, determine the effective specific gravity of aggregates. Round off to two decimal places. Materials Specific Gravity Percent by weight Fine Agg 2.627 47.86 Coarse Agg 2.706 47.76 Asphalt Cement 1.012 100-FA-CA

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From the given data shown in the table below, determine the effective specific gravity of aggregates. Round off to two decimal places.

Materials	Specific Gravity	Percent by weight
Fine Agg	2.627	47.86
Coarse Agg	2.706	47.76
Asphalt Cement	1.012	100-FA-CA

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