Another buoyancy problem. help

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The problem involves determining the density of a wooden block that floats with 3/4 of its volume submerged in water. Given that the density of water is 1000 kg/m3, the buoyant force equals the weight of the displaced water. The submerged volume of the block displaces water, which can be calculated to find the block's density. The key is to relate the volume of water displaced to the block's total volume and weight. Understanding these relationships is crucial for solving the buoyancy problem effectively.
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another buoyancy problem. help!

Homework Statement


The density of water is 1000 kg/m3. A block of wood of uniform density floats so that exactly 3/4 of its volume is underwater. What is the density of the block?


Homework Equations


b=mg
p=m/v


The Attempt at a Solution



not sure how to account for the 3/4 under water part.
 
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Buoyancy is defined as the weight of the water that the object displaces.

How much water is displaced?
 

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