Question: A 4 m thick Infinitely wide clay layer with double drainage settles 3 0 m m after 1 year, it has an anticipated final settlement

A 4m thick Infinitely wide clay layer with double drainage settles 30mm after 1 year, it has an anticipated final settlement of 90mm. If a 1m thick sand layer were to be present Im down from the top of the clay, the sand layer being completely sealed laterally by the clay layer, what would be the settlement of the clay layers after 1 year.
a.30mm
b.90mm
c.45mm
d.50mm
A 4 m thick Infinitely wide clay layer with

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