WAEC Agricultural Science 2023 Objective — Question 12

Question 12 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Agricultural Science 2023 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

If 200 ml of water was poured on a soil sample in a beaker and 25% of the water drained through the soil, determine the amount of water retained in the soil.

A. 25 ml
B. 50 ml
C. 150 mlCorrect
D. 175 ml

Explanation

Total volume of water poured = 200ml. % drained = 25%. Volume of water drained = 25/100 x 200ml = 50ml. Volume of water retained = 200ml-50ml = 150ml.

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