As per IS 456-2000, what is the maximum free water to cement ratio of an M20 grade of reinforced concrete under mild exposure conditions?

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  1. 0.55
  2. 0.6
  3. 0.4
  4. 0.45

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As per table 5 of IS 456 : 2000 

Minimum cement content, Maximum water-cement ratio, and Minimum grade of concrete for different exposures with normal weight of aggregates of 20 mm Nominal 

Reinforced concrete

Minimum cement content kg/m3)

Maximum free water-cement ratio

Minimum grade of concrete

300

0.55

M 20

300

0.50

M 25

320

0.45

M 30

340

0.45

M 35

360

0.40

M 40

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