Question: A 4 0 g soil sample is placed in a 1 - Liter sedimentation cylinder. After shaking the cylinder to suspend the particles, a hydrometer

A 40 g soil sample is placed in a 1-Liter sedimentation cylinder. After shaking the cylinder to suspend the particles, a hydrometer reading is taken after 2 minutes. The hydrometer reading is 30 g/L
What is the % sand content of the sample?
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25%
50%
75%
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