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A batch of 120 kg wet solid has initial moisture content of 0.2 kg water/kg dry solid. The exposed area for drying is 0.05 m2/kg dry solid. The rate of drying follows the curve given below.
The time required (in hours) for drying this batch to a moisture content of 0.1 kg water/kg dry solid is

Correct : d
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