The initial volume of water poured into a bag of dry soil was 50ml and the amount that drained through was 35mI. The percentage water content of the fully soaked soil is therefore?

  • A 46.7
  • B 25.0
  • C 20.0
  • D 30.0
jamb 2021biology

The correct answer is D. 30.0

Percentage of water content (retained) = \(\frac{Water absorbed}{Weight of soil} * 100\) 

→ \(\frac{50 - 35}{50} * 100\)

= 30%

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