Determine the moisture content and density (kg/m3) of the sample from the following data: Waste Composition   % by Weight  % Moisture Density Content Food wastes 15 70 290 Paper 45 6 85 Cardboard 10 5 50 Plastics 10 2 65 Garden Trimmings 10 60 105 Wood 5 20 240 Tins, cans 3 3 90 Dirt, ashes 2 0 480 Based on 100 kg’s sample

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Determine the moisture content and density (kg/m3) of the sample from the following data:

Waste Composition  

% by Weight  % Moisture Density Content
Food wastes 15 70 290
Paper 45 6 85
Cardboard 10 5 50
Plastics 10 2 65
Garden Trimmings 10 60 105
Wood 5 20 240
Tins, cans 3 3 90
Dirt, ashes 2 0 480

Based on 100 kg’s sample

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