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The proper size of mould for testing compressive strength of cement is

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7.05 cm cube

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10.05 cm cube

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15 cm cube

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12.05 cm cube

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Solution

The correct option is A 7.05 cm cube
The mould size should be 7.06 cm cube as per IS 4031 (Part-6) 1988.

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