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Mine Planning Question on Sampling: Methods, Practices and Interpretation

The data obtained from an air sample analysis of an old working in a coal mine are given.
O2 17.15%, CO2 3.40%, CH4 2.20%, and N2 77.25%.
Considering atmospheric air contains
O2 20.95%, CO2 0.03%, and N2 79.02%,
the percentage of blackdamp in the old working, is____.( round off up to 2 decimals)

Answer

The correct answer is: 15.50 or16.50 (approx)