A container with a volume of 44.0 cm³ is filled with loose sand. When the sand is poured into a graduated cylinder partially filled with water, it is observed that 25.7 cm³ of water is displaced. Calculate the porosity of the sand in the container. 
a) 41.8% 
b) 58.4% 
c) 71.2% 
d) 42.7%