$A$ cube of ice floats partly in water and partly in kerosene oil. Find the ratio of the volume of ice immersed in water to that in kerosene oil. (Specific gravity of kerosene oil $= 0.8$, specific gravity of ice $= 0.9$)

  • A
    $8: 9$
  • B
    $5: 4$
  • C
    $9: 10$
  • D
    $1: 1$

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