A block consists of an undetermined amount of gold (density of 19.3 kg/m³) and lead (density of 11.3 kg/m³). A spring balance indicates that the block has a mass of 16.9 g in air and 15.9 g when submerged in water. The percentage of the volume of the block that is gold is A) 75%. B) 70%. C) 65%. D) 60%.

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The Answer of A block consists of an undetermined amount of gold (density of 19.3 kg/m³) and lead (density of 11.3 kg/m³). A spring balance indicates that the block has a mass of 16.9 g in air and 15.9 g when submerged in water. The percentage of the volume of the block that is gold is A) 75%. B) 70%. C) 65%. D) 60%.

A Block Consists of an Undetermined Amount of Gold (Density