Question

Question-::

The cost of the diamond varies as the Square
of its weight. If a diamond Costing Rs: 75000
is broken into two pieces weighing in the
ratio of 3:2
then find the loss in its
Cost Price???

A -Rs.0
B- Rs. 36.000
C- RS. 30,000
D-None of the above .​

Answer 1

Answer:

Cost of diamond =k(weight)

2

8000=k(10)

2

k=

100

8000

=80

Diamond was broke into two pieces = 3x+2x=10,

5x=10⇒x=2

Ist part: 3x=6

IInd part: 2x=4

Ist part; cost⇒80×36=2880

IInd part; cost⇒80×16=1280

Total cost = 2880+1280=4160

So loss = 8000−4160=3840