An iceberg is floating in sea. How much of its mass will remain above the surface of water?

AOne tenth

BOne fifth

COne fourth

DOne third

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Correct Answer: A: One tenth

Explanation: The correct answer is A: One tenth. An iceberg has about one tenth (1/10th) of its mass above the surface of water. The remaining 90% is submerged below the waterline, which is the basis of the idiom 'tip of the iceberg.'

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