The volume and weight of a partially saturated clay sample are 185 cm3 and 362 g respectively. After drying in an oven its weight reduced to 326 g. If the natural void ratio of the soil was 0.54, determine the moisture content in percent. O a. 8 O b. 10 Oc. 9 O d. 11

The volume and weight of a partially saturated clay sample are 185 cm3 and 362 g respectively. After drying in an oven its weight reduced to 326 g. If the natural void ratio of the soil was 0.54, determine the moisture content in percent. O a. 8 O b. 10 Oc. 9 O d. 11

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