What is the density of a block 35% submerged in a liquid?

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Homework Statement



if I have a block of unknown density and if it is 35% submerged in a liquid of density 2.5g/cm^3
what is the density of the block

Homework Equations


d=m/v

The Attempt at a Solution


I thought that if the block was 100% submerged just under the surface, its density would equal that of the liquid.
Since it is 35% submerged, i thought i would approach it this way.
2.5/100=x/35
87.5=100x
x=0.875g/cm^3
Is that correct?
 
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