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What is the answer for the question below?

I thought the answer should be #B. But the correct answer is #C.16024298155189044974187861069896.jpg

 
“𝑅𝑄𝐷 is computed according to ASTM 6032 as the ratio of the summed length of all “sound” pieces of intact rock core greater than 4 in. (100 mm) in length to the total length of the core run (Deere, et al., 1967).”

The segments of the “fractured” rock core are not included. So the sum of the sound pieces greater than 4” is 214”. 

(214/240)*100=89%

 
Why not include 4" and 6" then? 

"the summed length of all “sound” pieces of intact rock core greater than 4 in." Does this mean we should include 4" and 6", so total 224".

 
The correct answer is a.

RQD is the ratio of all rock core pieces that are equal or more than 4 inches to total lenght.

So it should be 19.5 ft divided by 20 ft which will yield 97.5%.

 

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