A blimp is filled with 200 m3 of helium. How much mass can the balloon lift? The density of helium is one-seventh that of air, and the density of air is 1/800 that of water. Consider the mass of the balloon to be negligible.

A. 115 kg
B. 214 kg
C. 315 kg
D. 415 kg
E. 37 kg


Answer: B

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