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Question
The density of gold is 19 g/cm3. Find the volume of 95 g of gold.
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Solution
ρ (density) = 19 g/cm3
V (volume) = ?
m (mass) = 95 g
`ρ = m/V`
`V = m/ρ`
= `95/19`
V = 5 cm3
Answer: Volume of gold = 5 cm3.
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