3. The flow to a 210,000-gallon oxidation ditch is 389,000 gpd. The BOD concentration of the wastewater is 218 mg/L. If the mixed liquor suspended solids concentration is 3250 mg/L, with a volatile solids content of 67%, what is the F/M ratio? (Round to the nearest hundredth.)

3. The flow to a 210,000-gallon oxidation ditch is 389,000 gpd. The BOD concentration of the wastewater is 218 mg/L. If the mixed liquor suspended solids concentration is 3250 mg/L, with a volatile solids content of 67%, what is the F/M ratio? (Round to the nearest hundredth.)

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3. The flow to a 210,000-gallon oxidation ditch is 389,000 gpd. The BOD concentration
of the wastewater is 218 mg/L. If the mixed liquor suspended solids concentration is
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the nearest hundredth.)
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