$A$ metallic body of material with density of $8000\ kg/m^3$ has a cavity inside. $A$ spring balance shows its mass to be $10.0\ kg$ in air and $7.5\ kg$ when immersed in water. The ratio of the volume of the cavity to the volume of the material of the body must be

  • A
    $\frac{2}{5}$
  • B
    $\frac{1}{2}$
  • C
    $1$
  • D
    $\frac{3}{4}$

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