A proposed embankment fill requires 5000 m3 of compacted soil. The void ratio of the compacted fill is 0.70. Three borrow pitsare available as shown in the table:)Determine the cost of acquiring soil from Pit C)Determine the Pit with least of hauling material)Determine the most economical pit. Borrow PitVoid RatioCost per mPit A0.85P830Pit B0.95P760Pit C1.10P720

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A proposed embankment fill requires 5000 m3 of compacted soil. The void ratio of the compacted fill is 0.70. Three borrow pitsare available as shown in the table:

)Determine the cost of acquiring soil from Pit C
)Determine the Pit with least of hauling material
)Determine the most economical pit.

Borrow Pit
Void Ratio
Cost per m
Pit A
0.85
P830
Pit B
0.95
P760
Pit C
1.10
P720

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