Question

when determining soil texture, the percentages of the three soil particle types add up to 100%. if a soil had 50% sand and 50% silt, what would be the percentage of clay? 50% 100% 0%

Explanation:

Step1: Let the percentage of clay be \(x\).

We know that the sum of percentages of sand, silt and clay is \(100\%\). Given sand is \(50\%\) and silt is \(50\%\). So the equation is \(50 + 50+x=100\).

Step2: Solve the equation for \(x\).

Subtract \(50 + 50\) from both sides of the equation. \(x=100-(50 + 50)\).
\(x = 100 - 100\).
\(x=0\).

Answer:

C. \(0\%\)