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    Compaction Factors

    When applying compaction factors, which method is correct -multiplication or division? For example, if you had 10,000Cy of compacted fill, how many bank Cys will it take if you use a 15% compaction factor? 10,000CY x 15% = 11,500 CY or 10,000CY / .85 = 11,764.71 CY

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