The rainfall on five successive days were measured as 100 mm, 80 mm, 60 mm, 40 mm and 20 mm respectively. If the infiltration index or the storm loss rate for the catchment area is earlier estimated as 50 mm/day, the total surface run off will be
A)50 mm
B)60 mm
C)90 mm
D)140 mm

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The total surface runoff is calculated by subtracting the infiltration index from each day's rainfall and summing the positive results: (100-50) + (80-50) + (60-50) = 50 + 30 + 10 = 90 mm.

The Rainfall on Five Successive Days Were Measured as 100