How does an air bubble on a submerged solid affect its measured density?

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I have a quick question.
An air bubble adheres to the surface of the solid when it is submerged in the water. Explain how this phenomenon affects the reported density of the solid.
 

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If a layer of air develops around an object that is submerged, the air will add to the net buoyant force acting on the air+object system, since air is much less dense than water.
 
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