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The void ratio and specific gravity of a soil are 0.65 and 2.72 respectively. The degree of saturation (in percent) corresponding to water content of 20% is

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The void ratio and specific gravity of a soil are
0.65 and 2.72 respectively. The degree of
saturation (in percent) corresponding to water
content of 20% is

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