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The formula of gypsum and plaster of paris are `CaSO_(4).XH_(2)O and CaSO_(4).(Y)/(2)H_(2)O` respectively. Find the value of `x+y`.

A

Gypsum

B

Anhydrite

C

Alabaster

D

Plaster of paris

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