$A$ beaker containing water is placed on the platform of a spring balance. The balance reads $1.5 \, kg$. $A$ stone of mass $0.5 \, kg$ and density $500 \, kg/m^3$ is immersed in water without touching the walls of the beaker. What will be the balance reading now?

  • A
    $2$
  • B
    $2.5$
  • C
    $1$
  • D
    $3$

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