For an earth-moving project, the contractor is required to locate a source of off-site borrow soil to use for compacted fill. Two possible sources are found; the cost of purchase and hauling from...

For an earth-moving project, the contractor is required to locate a source of off-site borrow soil to use for compacted fill. Two possible sources are found; the cost of purchase and hauling from either will be comparable. At location A, the soil is a silt–clay material and is found to have a natural moisture content in the 10- to 20-percent range. At location B, the soil is also cohesive and is found to have a natural water content in the 30- to 40-percent range. The contractor selects location A. Indicate whether this represents a good choice, and why