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The readings of a thermometer at `0^(@)C` and `100^(@)C` are `50 cm` and `75 cm` of mercury column respectively. Find the temperature at which its reading is `80 cm` of mercury column ?

A

`105^(@)C`

B

`110^(@)C`

C

`115^(@)C`

D

`120^(@)C`

Text Solution

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The correct Answer is:
D
`(theta)/(80-50)=(100)/(75-50)`
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