The weight and volume of a fully saturated soil sample were 55.4 g and 29. 2 cm3 respectively. After drying in an oven for 24 hours, its weight and volume reduced to 39.8 g and 21.1 cm3 respectively. Find out the shrinkage limit of the soil. a. 18.8% b. 14.4% c. 16.6% d. 12.2%

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The weight and volume of a fully saturated soil sample were 55.4 g and 29. 2 cm3 respectively. After drying in an oven for 24 hours, its weight and volume reduced to 39.8 g and 21.1 cm3 respectively. Find out the shrinkage limit of the soil.
a. 18.8%
b. 14.4%
c. 16.6%
d. 12.2%
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