Density — Paper 1 · IGCSE Sciences - Co-ordinated (Double) 0654

30 A student pours liquid into a measuring cylinder. 100 measuring 90 cylinder 80 70 60 50 liquid 40 digital balance 30 20 10 The student records the volume of the liquid from the scale on the measuring cylinder. He then puts the measuring cylinder containing the liquid on a balance and records the mass. What else needs to be measured before the density of the liquid can be calculated? A the depth of the liquid in the measuring cylinder B the mass of the empty measuring cylinder C the temperature of the liquid in the measuring cylinder D the volume of the empty measuring cylinder

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2006

29 Each of the solids shown in the diagram has the same mass. Which solid has the greatest density? A B C D 2 cm 1 cm 2 cm 1 cm 2 cm 2 cm 2 cm 2 cm 1 cm 1 cm 1 cm 1 cm

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/11 May/June 2007

30 A metal drum has a mass of 200 kg when empty and 1000 kg when filled with 1.0 m3 of methylated spirit. What is the density of methylated spirit? A 0.0050 kg / m3 B 0.11 kg / m3 C 800 kg / m3 D 1000 kg / m3

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2007

31 The diagram shows a rectangular metal block measuring 10 cm × 5.0 cm × 2.0 cm. 10 cm 5.0 cm 2.0 cm Its mass is 250 g. What is the density of the metal? A 0.20 g / cm3 B 0.40 g / cm3 C 2.5 g / cm3 D 5.0 g / cm3

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/11 May/June 2008

29 Two identical measuring cylinders containing different liquids are placed on a simple balance. They balance as shown. liquid X volume = 200 cm3 liquid Y volume = 100 cm3 How does the density of X compare with the density of Y? A density of X = 2 1 × density of Y B density of X = density of Y C density of X = 2 × density of Y D density of X = 4 × density of Y

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Answer: A

This question in 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2008

29 Which items of apparatus are required to determine the density of a liquid? A balance and measuring cylinder B balance and thermometer C metre rule and measuring cylinder D metre rule and thermometer

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Answer: A

This question in 0654/11 May/June 2009

30 The diagrams show a rectangular box with inside measurements of 5 cm × 6 cm × 4 cm. liquid 4 cm 6 cm 5 cm mass = 40 g total mass = 220 g The box has a mass of 40 g when empty. When filled with a liquid it has a total mass of 220 g. What is the density of the liquid? A 220 g / cm3 (5 × 6 × 4 ) ( 220 − 40 ) g / cm3 B (5 × 6 × 4 ) (5 × 6 × 4 ) g / cm3 C 220 (5 × 6 × 4) D g / cm3 (220 − 40)

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2009

28 The cubes shown are made of different materials, but they have the same mass. 2 cm 2 cm 1 cm 1 cm 2 cm 1 cm material X material Y The density of material X is 1 g / cm3. What is the density of material Y? A 1 g / cm3 B 1 g / cm3 C 2 g / cm3 D 8 g / cm3 8 2

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Answer: D

This question in 0654/11 May/June 2010

34 The cubes shown are made of different materials, but they have the same mass. 2 cm 2 cm 1 cm 1 cm 2 cm 1 cm material X material Y The density of material X is 1 g / cm3. What is the density of material Y? A 1 g / cm3 B 1 g / cm3 C 2 g / cm3 D 8 g / cm3 8 2

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Answer: D

This question in 0654/12 May/June 2010

28 100 cm3 of a liquid has a mass of 85 g. How does the density of this liquid compare with the density of water (1 g / cm3)? A Its density is higher than that of water. B Its density is lower than that of water. C Its density is the same as that of water. D It is impossible to say with only this data.

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2010

28 100 cm3 of a liquid has a mass of 85 g. How does the density of this liquid compare with the density of water (1 g / cm3)? A Its density is higher than that of water. B Its density is lower than that of water. C Its density is the same as that of water. D It is impossible to say with only this data.

1 marks

Answer: B

This question in 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2010

25 100 cm3 of a liquid has a mass of 85 g. How does the density of this liquid compare with the density of water (1 g / cm3)? A Its density is higher than that of water. B Its density is lower than that of water. C Its density is the same as that of water. D It is impossible to say with only this data.

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2010

28 A student needs to find the density of a large cubic block of wood. Which two pieces of apparatus should she use? A balance and metre rule B balance and thermometer C measuring cylinder and metre rule D measuring cylinder and thermometer

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Answer: A

This question in 0654/11 May/June 2011

29 A student needs to find the density of a large cubic block of wood. Which two pieces of apparatus should she use? A balance and metre rule B balance and thermometer C measuring cylinder and metre rule D measuring cylinder and thermometer

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Answer: A

This question in 0654/12 May/June 2011

29 A student needs to find the density of a large cubic block of wood. Which two pieces of apparatus should she use? A balance and metre rule B balance and thermometer C measuring cylinder and metre rule D measuring cylinder and thermometer

1 marks

Answer: A

This question in 0654/13 May/June 2011

28 Which of the following is a unit of density? A cm3 / g B g / cm2 C g / cm3 D kg / m2

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2011

28 Which of the following is a unit of density? A cm3 / g B g / cm2 C g / cm3 D kg / m2

1 marks

Answer: C

This question in 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2011

28 Which of the following is a unit of density? A cm3 / g B g / cm2 C g / cm3 D kg / m2

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2011

29 The diagrams show a glass tank with inside measurements of 5 cm × 6 cm × 4 cm. liquid 4 cm 6 cm 5 cm mass = 40 g total mass = 220 g The tank has a mass of 40 g when empty. When the tank is filled with a liquid, the tank and liquid have a total mass of 220 g. What is the density of the liquid? A 220 g / cm3 (5 × 6 × 4 ) ( 220 − 40 ) g / cm3 B (5 × 6 × 4 ) (5 × 6 × 4 ) g / cm3 C 220 (5 × 6 × 4) D g / cm3 (220 − 40)

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/11 May/June 2012

29 The diagrams show a glass tank with inside measurements of 5 cm × 6 cm × 4 cm. liquid 4 cm 6 cm 5 cm mass = 40 g total mass = 220 g The tank has a mass of 40 g when empty. When the tank is filled with a liquid, the tank and liquid have a total mass of 220 g. What is the density of the liquid? A 220 g / cm3 (5 × 6 × 4 ) ( 220 − 40 ) g / cm3 B (5 × 6 × 4 ) (5 × 6 × 4 ) g / cm3 C 220 (5 × 6 × 4) D g / cm3 (220 − 40)

1 marks

Answer: B

This question in 0654/12 May/June 2012

29 The diagrams show a glass tank with inside measurements of 5 cm × 6 cm × 4 cm. liquid 4 cm 6 cm 5 cm mass = 40 g total mass = 220 g The tank has a mass of 40 g when empty. When the tank is filled with a liquid, the tank and liquid have a total mass of 220 g. What is the density of the liquid? A 220 g / cm3 (5 × 6 × 4 ) ( 220 − 40 ) g / cm3 B (5 × 6 × 4 ) (5 × 6 × 4 ) g / cm3 C 220 (5 × 6 × 4) D g / cm3 (220 − 40)

1 marks

Answer: B

This question in 0654/13 May/June 2012

29 The diagram shows a graph with values of mass against volume for four different objects P, Q, R and S. mass P Q S R 0 0 volume Which two objects have the same density? A P and Q B P and R C R and S D S and Q

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Answer: D

This question in 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2013

28 The diagram shows a graph with values of mass against volume for four different objects P, Q, R and S. mass P Q S R 0 0 volume Which two objects have the same density? A P and Q B P and R C R and S D S and Q

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Answer: D

This question in 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2013

29 The rectangular block shown has a mass of 48 g. 2.0 cm 2.0 cm 4.0 cm What is the density of the block? A 0.17 g / cm3 B 0.33 g / cm3 C 3.0 g / cm3 D 6.0 g / cm3

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/11 May/June 2014

29 A rectangular block of metal has dimensions of 5 cm × 4 cm × 3 cm. The mass of the block is 162 g. What is the density of the metal? A 0.37 g / cm3 B 2.7 g / cm3 C 2700 g / cm3 D 9720 g / cm3

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/12 May/June 2014

28 The rectangular block shown has a mass of 48 g. 2.0 cm 2.0 cm 4.0 cm What is the density of the block? A 0.17 g / cm3 B 0.33 g / cm3 C 3.0 g / cm3 D 6.0 g / cm3

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/13 May/June 2014

29 The diagrams show four solid blocks with the same mass. Which block is made from the least dense material? A B 8.0 cm 3.0 cm 1.0 cm 3.0 cm 2.0 cm 2.0 cm C D 5.0 cm 2.0 cm 4.0 cm 3.0 cm 2.0 cm 2.0 cm

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/12 May/June 2015

30 A student pours liquid into a measuring cylinder. 100 measuring 90 cylinder 80 70 60 50 liquid 40 digital balance 30 20 10 The student records the volume of the liquid from the scale on the measuring cylinder. He then puts the measuring cylinder containing the liquid on a balance and records the mass. What else needs to be measured before the density of the liquid can be calculated? A the depth of the liquid in the measuring cylinder B the mass of the empty measuring cylinder C the temperature of the liquid in the measuring cylinder D the volume of the empty measuring cylinder

1 marks

Answer: B

This question in 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2015

30 A student pours liquid into a measuring cylinder. 100 measuring 90 cylinder 80 70 60 50 liquid 40 digital balance 30 20 10 The student records the volume of the liquid from the scale on the measuring cylinder. He then puts the measuring cylinder containing the liquid on a balance and records the mass. What else needs to be measured before the density of the liquid can be calculated? A the depth of the liquid in the measuring cylinder B the mass of the empty measuring cylinder C the temperature of the liquid in the measuring cylinder D the volume of the empty measuring cylinder

1 marks

Answer: B

This question in 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2015

30 A student pours liquid into a measuring cylinder. 100 measuring 90 cylinder 80 70 60 50 liquid 40 digital balance 30 20 10 The student records the volume of the liquid from the scale on the measuring cylinder. He then puts the measuring cylinder containing the liquid on a balance and records the mass. What else needs to be measured before the density of the liquid can be calculated? A the depth of the liquid in the measuring cylinder B the mass of the empty measuring cylinder C the temperature of the liquid in the measuring cylinder D the volume of the empty measuring cylinder

1 marks

Answer: B

This question in 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2015

29 A stone of mass 60 g is placed in a measuring cylinder containing water. The water level in the measuring cylinder rises as shown. cm3 cm3 100 100 90 90 80 80 70 70 60 60 50 50 40 40 stone 30 30 20 20 10 10 What is the density of the stone? A 0.50 g / cm3 B 0.75 g / cm3 C 1.3 g / cm3 D 2.0 g / cm3

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Answer: D

This question in 0654/12 May/June 2016

29 The diagram shows a block of metal of mass 72 g. 3.0 cm 2.0 cm 4.0 cm What is the density of the metal? A 3.0 g / cm3 B 6.0 g / cm3 C 9.0 g / cm3 D 12 g / cm3

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Answer: A

This question in 0654/13 May/June 2016

29 Four rectangular blocks P, Q, R and S are shown. Each block is labelled with its dimensions and its mass. P Q 2.0 cm 10 g 2.0 cm 20 g 2.0 cm 2.0 cm 2.0 cm 4.0 cm R S 2.0 cm 10 g 2.0 cm 20 g 2.0 cm 2.0 cm 3.0 cm 2.0 cm Which two blocks have the same density? A P and Q B P and R C Q and R D R and S

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Answer: A

This question in 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2016

29 The diagram shows the dimensions of a block of wood of density 500 kg / m3. 0.40 m 0.30 m 0.50 m What is the mass of the block? A 30 kg B 60 kg C 75 kg D 100 kg

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Answer: A

This question in 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2016

30 A student places four identical beakers on a bench. Two beakers contain salt water of density 1.1 g / cm3 and two beakers contain pure water of density 1.0 g / cm3. The quantity of water in each beaker is shown. Which beaker exerts the greatest pressure on the bench? A B C D 150 cm3 100 cm3 150 cm3 100 cm3 of salt of salt of pure of pure water water water water

1 marks

Answer: A

This question in 0654/11 May/June 2017

30 The diagram shows a solid rectangular block made of material of density 2.0 g / cm3. 3.0 cm 2.0 cm 2.0 cm What is the mass of the block? A 2.0 g B 6.0 g C 14 g D 24 g

1 marks

Answer: D

This question in 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2017

30 The diagram shows a solid rectangular block made of material of density 2.0 g / cm3. 3.0 cm 2.0 cm 2.0 cm What is the mass of the block? A 2.0 g B 6.0 g C 14 g D 24 g

1 marks

Answer: D

This question in 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2017

29 The diagram shows a solid rectangular block made of material of density 2.0 g / cm3. 3.0 cm 2.0 cm 2.0 cm What is the mass of the block? A 2.0 g B 6.0 g C 14 g D 24 g

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Answer: D

This question in 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2017

29 A student wishes to determine the density of a small solid object. First she finds the mass of the object. What should she do next? A Attach the object to a spring and measure the change in length of the spring. B Heat the object until it melts completely and measure how long it takes. C Let the object fall through a distance of 1.0 m and measure how long it takes. D Put the object in water in a measuring cylinder and measure the change in reading.

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Answer: D

This question in 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2018

29 The diagrams show four solid objects of equal mass. Which object is made from the substance with the greatest density? A B 2.0 cm 1.0 cm 1.0 cm 2.0 cm 4.0 cm 2.0 cm C D 3.0 cm 2.0 cm 3.0 cm 1.0 cm 3.0 cm 3.0 cm

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Answer: A

This question in 0654/12 May/June 2019

29 The diagrams show four solid objects of equal mass. Which object is made from the substance with the greatest density? A B 2.0 cm 1.0 cm 1.0 cm 2.0 cm 4.0 cm 2.0 cm C D 3.0 cm 2.0 cm 3.0 cm 1.0 cm 3.0 cm 3.0 cm

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Answer: A

This question in 0654/13 May/June 2019

29 An object has a mass of 20 kg and a density of 8400 kg / m3. What is the volume of the object? A 2.4 × 10–3 m3 B 4.2 × 102 m3 C 1.6 × 105 m3 D 1.7 × 105 m3

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Answer: A

This question in 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2019

28 Four solid cuboid blocks P, Q, R and S have the dimensions shown in the diagram and masses that are equal. P Q R S 6.0 cm 3.0 cm 2.0 cm 2.0 cm 2.0 cm 2.0 cm 3.0 cm 2.0 cm 4.0 cm 2.0 cm 4.0 cm 1.0 cm Which two blocks have the same density? A P and Q B Q and R C Q and S D R and S

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2019

29 A solid cube of metal of side 2.0 cm has a mass of 400 g. 2.0 cm What is the density of the metal? A 0.020 g / cm3 B 50 g / cm3 C 100 g / cm3 D 200 g / cm3

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/11 May/June 2020

29 A metal has a density of 20 g / cm3. A bar made of this metal has a volume of 50 cm3. What is the mass of the bar? A 0.40 g B 2.5 g C 70 g D 1000 g

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Answer: D

This question in 0654/12 May/June 2020

28 A solid metal block has a mass of 2.0 × 104 kg and a volume of 2.5 m3. What is the density of the metal? A 800 kg / m3 B 5000 kg / m3 C 8000 kg / m3 D 50 000 kg / m3

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/13 May/June 2020

29 A solid object is made from a material with density 0.60 g / cm3. The volume of the object is 4.0 cm3. What is the mass of the object? A 0.15 g B 2.4 g C 6.7 g D 38 g

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2020

28 Which expression is the definition of density? mass A volume volume B mass C area  mass D mass  volume

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Answer: A

This question in 0654/12 Feb/March 2022

29 Five identical solid glass balls, each of mass 5.0 g, are put into a measuring cylinder containing water. The water level in the measuring cylinder rises from the 30 cm3 mark to the 40 cm3 mark. What is the density of the glass from which the balls are made? A 0.50 g / cm3 B 1.2 g / cm3 C 1.6 g / cm3 D 2.5 g / cm3

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Answer: D

This question in 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2022

29 A metal has a density of 10 g / cm3. A solid, cuboid block of this metal has the dimensions shown. 5.0 cm 2.0 cm 10 cm What is the mass of the block? A 2.0 g B 10 g C 200 g D 1000 g

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Answer: D

This question in 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2022

30 The density of gold is 19 g / cm3. The masses and volumes of four coins are given in the table. Which coin is made of gold? mass / g volume / cm3 A 1.0 1.9 B 9.5 0.50 C 10 1.9 D 19 9.5

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2022

29 The mass of an empty measuring cylinder is 15 g. Liquid is poured into it and the total mass is now 95 g. The reading on the measuring cylinder is shown. cm3 measuring cylinder 60 liquid 50 What is the density of the liquid? A 1.3 g / cm3 B 1.4 g / cm3 C 1.5 g / cm3 D 1.7 g / cm3

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2023

29 A solid, rectangular piece of wood measures 8.0 m  1.0 m  0.10 m. The block has a mass of 440 kg. What is the density of the wood? A 55 kg / m3 B 352 kg / m3 C 550 kg / m3 D 3520 kg / m3

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2023

30 A student places four identical beakers on a bench. Two beakers contain salt water of density 1.1 g / cm3 and two beakers contain pure water of density 1.0 g / cm3. The quantity of water in each beaker is shown. Which beaker exerts the greatest pressure on the bench? A B C D 150 cm3 100 cm3 150 cm3 100 cm3 of salt of salt of pure of pure water water water water

1 marks

Answer: A

This question in 0654/11 May/June 2024

29 The diagram shows a block of metal of mass 72 g. 2.0 cm 3.0 cm 4.0 cm What is the density of the metal? A 3.0 g / cm3 B 6.0 g / cm3 C 9.0 g / cm3 D 12 g / cm3

1 marks

Answer: A

This question in 0654/12 May/June 2024

29 The diagram shows a block of metal of mass 72 g. 2.0 cm 3.0 cm 4.0 cm What is the density of the metal? A 3.0 g / cm3 B 6.0 g / cm3 C 9.0 g / cm3 D 12 g / cm3

1 marks

Answer: A

This question in 0654/13 May/June 2024

29 What is the density of an object that has a mass of 20 g and a volume of 5.0 cm3 ? A 4.0 g / cm3 B 15 g / cm3 C 25 g / cm3 D 100 g / cm3

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Answer: A

This question in 0654/12 Feb/March 2025

28 Two identical beakers each contain different volumes of the same liquid. The mass of the beakers is measured using a balance. The diagram shows the volume of the liquid and the reading on the balance for each beaker. beaker beaker 75 cm3 liquid 25 cm3 liquid 170 g balance 210 g balance What is the density of the liquid? A 0.53 g / cm3 B 0.80 g / cm3 C 1.3 g / cm3 D 2.8 g / cm3

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2025

29 The diagram shows a solid rectangular block made of material of density 2.0 g / cm3. 3.0 cm 2.0 cm 2.0 cm What is the mass of the block? A 2.0 g B 6.0 g C 14 g D 24 g

1 marks

Answer: D

This question in 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2025

29 The diagram shows a solid rectangular block made of material of density 2.0 g / cm3. 3.0 cm 2.0 cm 2.0 cm What is the mass of the block? A 2.0 g B 6.0 g C 14 g D 24 g

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Answer: D

This question in 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2025