If the bulk density of the soil is and water content , then dry density of the soil, is (A) 1 + / (B) (1 + )/ (C) /(1 + ) (D) /(1 + )

If the bulk density of the soil is and water content , then dry density of the soil, is
(A) 1 + /
(B) (1 + )/
(C) /(1 + )
(D) /(1 + )
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Answer: Option C
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