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The cost of a diamond is directly proportional to the square of its weight. The cost of a 14 gm diamond is Rs. 2560. This diamond got broken down into two pieces in the ratio of 5 : 9. How much loss percent is incurred due to this breakage? (Correct to two decimal places)
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer:
Option
B
$$\eqalign{
& P \propto \sqrt W \cr
& {P^2} \propto W \cr
& {\text{If weight}} = 14{\text{ gm}} = 5:9 \cr
& {\text{Price}} = {5^2} + {9^2} = 106 \cr
& {\text{Loss}} = 196 - 106 = 90 \cr
& {\text{Loss }}\% = \frac{{90}}{{196}} \times 100 \cr
& = 45.918 \cr
& = 45.92\% \cr} $$
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