$A$ metre scale is supported on a wedge at its centre of gravity. $A$ body of weight '$W$' is suspended from the $20 \text{ cm}$ mark and another weight of $25 \text{ g-wt}$ is suspended from the $74 \text{ cm}$ mark to balance it, and the metre scale remains perfectly horizontal. Neglecting the weight of the metre scale, the weight of the body is: (in $\text{ g-wt}$)

  • A
    $20$
  • B
    $15$
  • C
    $33$
  • D
    $30$

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