For different concrete specimens, each hydrated tot he same degree, the permeability is
(a) Higher with lower water cement ratio and higher cement content
(b) Lower with lower water cement ratio and higher cement content
(c) Lower with higher water cement ratio and lower cement content
(d) Lower with higher water cement ratio and higher cement content

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Answer :

(b) Lower with lower water cement ratio and higher cement content

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