How are volumes adjusted for swell and shrinkage in project estimates?

• A. Multiply in-situ volumes by shrinkage factor to obtain loose excavation volumes; multiply loose volumes by swell factor to obtain compacted fill volumes
• B. Multiply in-situ volumes by swell factor to obtain loose excavation volumes; multiply loose volumes by shrinkage factor to obtain compacted fill volumes
• C. Add swell factor to in-situ volumes; add shrinkage factor to loose volumes
• D. Divide in-situ volumes by swell factor; divide loose volumes by shrinkage factor

Answer: (B)