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In a shrinkage limit test, the volume and mass of a dry soil pat are found to be 50 cm3 and 88 g, respectively. The specific gravity of the soil solids is 2.71, and the density of water is 1 g/cm3. The shrinkage limit (in %, up to two decimal places) is _______.

Correct : 19.50 to 20.50

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