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  1. The avoid ratios at the densest, loosest and the natural states of a sand deposit are 0.2, 0.6 and 0.4, respectively, the relative density of the deposit is
    1. 100%
    2. 75%
    3. 50%
    4. 25%
Correct Option: C

ID =
emax - e
× 100
emax - emin

=
0.6 - 0.4
× 100
0.6 - 0.2

=
0.2
× 100 = 50%
0.4



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