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?

Explanation:

Step1: Set up the equation

Let the percentage of clay be \(x\). The sum of sand, silt, and clay percentages is \(100\%\). So, \(50\%+50\% + x=100\%\).

Step2: Solve for \(x\)

Simplify the left - hand side: \(100\%+x = 100\%\). Subtract \(100\%\) from both sides: \(x=100\% - 100\%=0\%\).

Answer:

\(0\%\)