If aggregates completely pass through a sieve of size 75 mm and are retained on a sieve of size 60 mm, the particular aggregate will be flaky if its minimum dimension is less than (A) 20.5 mm (B) 30.5 mm (C) 40.5 mm (D) 50.5 mm

If aggregates completely pass through a sieve of size 75 mm and are retained on a sieve of size 60
mm, the particular aggregate will be flaky if its minimum dimension is less than
(A) 20.5 mm
(B) 30.5 mm
(C) 40.5 mm
(D) 50.5 mm
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Answer: Option C
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