46.5 kg of fine aggregate is mixed with 72.3 kg of coarse aggregate. The fine aggregate has a moisture content of 2.0% and its absorption is 3.4% whereas the coarse aggregate has a moisture content of 1.3% and its absorption is 3.0%. Determine the amount of water required to increase the moisture content so that there is 1% free moisture in the aggregate blend.

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46.5 kg of fine aggregate is mixed with 72.3 kg of coarse aggregate. The fine aggregate has a moisture content of 2.0% and its absorption is 3.4% whereas the coarse aggregate has a moisture content of 1.3% and its absorption is 3.0%. Determine the amount of water required to increase the moisture content so that there is 1% free moisture in the aggregate blend.

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