Two portions of water reach equilibrium

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Problem: Two portions of water reach equilibrium
Mix 0.20 kg of water at 80°C with 0.30 kg at 20°C in an insulated negligible-capacity container.
Question: Find the final temperature in °C.
Givens:
- mhot = 0.20 kg
- Thot = 80°C
- mcold = 0.30 kg
- Tcold = 20°C
Assumptions: Insulated negligible-capacity container; constant common water specific heat; no evaporation or phase change.
Choices (LaTeX):
A. 50^\circ\mathrm C
B. 56^\circ\mathrm C
C. 100^\circ\mathrm C
D. 44^\circ\mathrm C

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