The percentage of water absorbed by rains is calculated on dividing by initial weight

Final weight

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Increased weight

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Decreased weight

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C Increased weight
There is an increase in the weight of certain substances due to absorption of water during rains.
The increase in weight is calculated by the calculation. The initial weight of the substance is known.
The initial weight is divided by the increased weight.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.

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