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The soil sample is 75% gravel with laboratory result shown below. Is it well graded or poorly graded? D10 = 0.08 mm D30 = 0.22 mm D60 = 0.41 mm Select one: a. Poorly graded b. Well graded

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The soil sample is 75% gravel with laboratory result shown below. Is it well graded or poorly graded?

D₁₀ = 0.08 mm

D₃₀ = 0.22 mm

D₆₀= 0.41 mm

Select one:

a. Poorly graded

b. Well graded

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