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(a)
The weight of lump is given as,
$W _1= mg$
The volume of a lump is given as,
$V =\frac{ m }{\rho_1}$
The weight of lump in brine solution is given as,
$W _2= mg -\frac{\rho g V }{2}$
$= mg \left(1-\frac{\rho}{2 \rho_1}\right)$
The new readings of the spring balance is given as,
$W^{\prime}=m g\left(1-\frac{\rho}{2 p_1}\right)$
$=200 \times\left(1-\frac{1.1}{2 \times 11.4}\right)$
$=190.35\,gF$
Thus, the new reading of the spring balance is $190.35\,gF$.