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    • Question

      The cost of a piece of diamond varies with the square of

      its weight. A diamond of Rs.6,084 value is cut into 3 pieces whose weights are in the ratio 3 : 2 : 1. Find the loss involved in the cutting.
      A Rs.3,768 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Rs.3,518 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Rs.3,168 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Rs.3,718 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      The initial value of diamond (3 + 2 + 1) ² = 62 = 36 unit After cut the value becomes (32 + 22 + 12) = 14 unit, The loss occurred (36-14) = 22 units   So, 36 units = 6084 Then, 22unit= 6084/36 x 22 = Rs.3718

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