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The value of gem stone is varies as the square of weight. The gem stone is fall down and broke into two pieces. The ratio between the weights of two pieces is 2 : 7. The loss occurred is Rs. 3080. Find the original price of gem stone.1. Rs. 50002. Rs. 80003. Rs. 89104. Rs. 60605. Rs. 7500 |
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Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Rs. 8910 GIVEN : The loss occurred is Rs. 3080 The ratio between the weights of two pieces is 2 : 7 CONCEPT : The cost of a piece of gem stone varies with the square of its weight. ⇒ Price = k × weight2......(k is any constant) ASSUMPTION : Let the weight of a piece of gem stone be (2a + 7a = 9a) CALCULATION : The initial value of diamond = 81ka2 Let the original price of a diamond be Ra.M. ⇒ 81ka2 = M Then, The new value of diamond becomes = k (4a2 + 49a2) = 53ka2 New value of diamond = (53 × M)/81 Then, ⇒ M - 53M/81 = 3080 ⇒ M = Rs. 8910 ∴ The original price of gem stone is Rs.8910. |
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