Question

How can you separate the composition of mixture containing iron filings

Answer 1

we can separate the iron filings by getting a bar magnet or any kind of magnet closer to it...
In this way the iron filings from the compound get attracted to the magnet..

Answer 2

you can separate the composition of mixture containing iron filings by bringing a magnet near the mixture. move it to n fro over the mixture. iron being magnetic in nature will get attracted to the magnet n separate out.