Problem related to specific gravity of solids

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A soil specimen has a water content of 18% and a wet unit weight of 118.5 lb/cu. ft. The specific gravity of solids is found to be 2.72. Find the:

a) dry unit weight (lb/cu ft)

b) void ratio

c) degree of saturation (in %)

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