Question

The cost of a diamond is directly proportional to the square of its weight. The cost of a 14 gm diamond is `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).

• A. 55.41 %
• B. 45.92 %
• C. 49.71 %
• D. 53.47 %

Answer 1

Answer: (B)