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In an experiment to determine the percentage of humus content in a soil, the following…

In an experiment to determine the percentage of humus content in a soil, the following results were obtained:
mass of dish = 10 gm
mass of dish and oven-dry soil = 50 gm
mass of dish and soil after heating = 40 gm
Calculate the amount of humus in the soil sample.
  • A.
    10 gm
  • B.
    40 gm
  • C.
    50 gm
  • D.
    60 gm
  • E.
    90 gm
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation