The fraction of a floating object of volume $V_0$ and density $d_0$ above the surface of a liquid of density $d$ will be

  • A
    $\frac{d_0}{d}$
  • B
    $\frac{d d_0}{d + d_0}$
  • C
    $\frac{d - d_0}{d}$
  • D
    $\frac{d d_0}{d - d_0}$

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