A soil sample contains 40% sand, 30% silt, and 30% clay. What is the percentage

Practice Questions

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A soil sample contains 40% sand, 30% silt, and 30% clay. What is the percentage of clay in the sample? (2022)
  1. 30%
  2. 40%
  3. 50%
  4. 20%

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

A soil sample contains 40% sand, 30% silt, and 30% clay. What is the percentage of clay in the sample? (2022)
  • Step 1: Look at the information given in the question.
  • Step 2: Identify the percentages of each component in the soil sample.
  • Step 3: Find the percentage of clay, which is stated as 30%.
  • Soil Composition – Understanding the proportions of different soil components (sand, silt, clay) and how to interpret percentage values.
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