For high flood estimates the average value of the constant C in Dicken's formula

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For high flood estimates the average value of the constant C in Dicken's formula Q = CA^3/4, is
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A. 6.5
B. 8.5
C. 9.5
D. 10.5
E. 11.5

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11.5

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