If γsub = unit submerged weight of soil, γsat = unit saturated load of soil and γw = unit weight of water, then their correct formula will be.

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1.	If γsub = unit submerged weight of soil, γsat = unit saturated load of soil and γw = unit weight of water, then their correct formula will be.
A.	γsub = γsat × γw
B.	γsub = γsat / γw
C.	γsub = γsat - γw
D.	γsub = γsat + γw
Answer» D. γsub = γsat + γw

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If γsub = unit submerged weight of soil, γsat = unit saturated load of soil and γw = unit weight of water, then their correct formula will be.

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