Classify the following by using the department of agriculture textural the given figure shown. The soil has a particle-size U.S. classification syatem. Use distribution of 20.50% gravel, 27.50% sand, 26.50% silt and 25.50% clay. a) Compute the percentage of sand b) Compute the percentage of silt. c) Compute the percentage of clay. d) Classify the type of soil.

Classify the following by using the department of agriculture textural the given figure shown. The soil has a particle-size U.S. classification syatem. Use distribution of 20.50% gravel, 27.50% sand, 26.50% silt and 25.50% clay. a) Compute the percentage of sand b) Compute the percentage of silt. c) Compute the percentage of clay. d) Classify the type of soil.

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