$A$ $U$ tube contains water and methylated spirit separated by mercury. The mercury columns in the two arms are at the same level with $10\,cm$ of water in one arm and $12.5\,cm$ of spirit in the other,as shown in the figure. The relative density of the spirit is

  • A
    $0.6$
  • B
    $0.8$
  • C
    $1.0$
  • D
    $1.25$

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