Two solids $P$ and $Q$ float in water. It is observed that $P$ floats with half of its volume immersed and $Q$ floats with $\frac{2}{3}$ of its volume immersed. The ratio of densities of $P$ and $Q$ is

  • A
    $\frac{4}{3}$
  • B
    $\frac{3}{4}$
  • C
    $\frac{2}{3}$
  • D
    $\frac{3}{2}$

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