If one of the samples was measured using a test tube with a significant amount of dirt or smudges on the outside of the test tube, how would this affect the measured transmittance

Ashot putter releases the shot some distance above the level ground with a velocity of 12.0 m/s, 51.0 ∘above the horizontal. the shot hits the ground 2.08 s later. you can ignore air resistance. how far did she throw the shot?