Compute the unit weight and dry unit weight of solids

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A soil sample weights 27.5 lb and has a volume of 0.220 ft3 (cubic feet), a moisture content of 10.2 % and a specific gravity of solids of 2.65. Compute the unit weight, dry unit weight, degree of saturation, void ratio and porosity.

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