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The important thing is the temperature difference, as heat transfer is proportional to it. Higher the temp difference, faster the heat transfer. Hotter water will transfer heat to the room faster, so by not adding the cooler water to the beaker of hot water it will lose more heat to the room by itself. Add the cool water in at the last minute. Option b).