Question: A rectangular channel of most efficient proportion has a base width of 3 m and carries water at 2 . 7 0 m ^ 3

A rectangular channel of most efficient proportion has a base width of 3m and carries water at 2.70m^3/s. If the same material were used for the most efficient trapezoidal section, by how much would the water-carrying capacity be increased?
A.0.95 m^3/s
B.0.61m^3/s
C.0.84m^3/s
D.0.73m^3/s
Please provide detailed explaination.

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