Multiple choice

Calculate the percent of moisture in 100gm soil sample having 10 gm weight of moisture.

  1. 100%

  2. 10%

  3. 50%

  4. 1%

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B Correct answer
Explanation

To calculate moisture percentage, divide the moisture weight by total soil weight and multiply by 100. Here: (10 gm / 100 gm) × 100 = 10%. This is straightforward division - 10 is one-tenth of 100, which equals 10%.