If P, Y and Z are the weights of cement, fine aggregates and coarse aggregates respectively and
W/C is the water cement ratio, the minimum quantity of water to be added to first batch, is
obtained by the equation
(A) 0.1P + 0.3Y + 0.1Z = W/C × P
(B) 0.3P + 0.1Y + 0.01Z = W/C × P
(C) 0.4P + 0.2Y + 0.01Z = W/C × P
(D) 0.5P + 0.3Y + 0.01Z = W/C × P

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Answer: Option B

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