Problem #$2$: A $15,000f{t}^3$ volume of saturated clay had a void ratio of $0\mathrm{.}955$ and a specific gravity of solids of $2\mathrm{.}70.$ A fill was then placed over this clay, causing it to consolidate. During the consolidation process, some of the water was squeezed out of the voids. However, the volume of the solids remained unchanged. After the consolidation was complete, the void ratio had become $0\mathrm{.}75.$

$($a$)$ Compute the initial and final moisture content of the clay.

$($b$)$ Compute the new volume of the clay.

$($c$)$ Compute the volume of water squeezed out of the clay.

USE PHASE DIAGRAMS AND NOT SHORT CUT EQUATIONS TO COMPLETE THIS PROBLEM!