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An abstraction well is tested at a constant rate of 2730 m^3/d. An observation well is located at 122m from the pumped well. The drawdown measurements in the observation well are recorded and shown in the attached table.

Using the Jacob straightline approximation method, estimate the aquifer parameters T & S.

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