In an experiment with a beam balance an unknown mass $m$ is balanced by two known masses of $16\,kg$ and $4\,kg$ as shown in figure. The value of the unknown mass $m$ is ....... $kg$

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  • A

    $10$

  • B

    $6$

  • C

    $8$

  • D

    $12$

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