The compressive strength of cement should not be less than about 110Kg/cm2 after three days & not less than 170Kg/cm2 after seven days. The fineness of an ordinary cement as determined by turbidimetric method should be about __________ cm2 /gm. (A) 800 (B) 1600 (C) 4000 (D) 8500

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(B) 1600

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