Question of the Week

The following preliminary concrete mix has been designed assuming that the aggregates are in oven-dry condition.
         Water =305 lb/yd³
         Cement = 693 lb/yd³
         Coarse aggregate (SSD) = 1,674 lb/yd³
         Fine aggregate (SSD) = 1,100 lb/yd³
The Properties of the aggregates are:

The amount of water (lb/yd³) that would be used in the final mix is most nearly:

The correct answer is B (222)