The cost of a precious stone varies as the square of its weight. A diamond weighing 10 decigrams costs Rs. 2600. The loss incurred when it breaks into two pieces whose
A
Rs.168
B
Rs.872
C
Rs.1352
D
Rs.1248
Correct Option - D
Explaination
The cost varies as the square of the weight.
Weight of the diamond = 10 dg
Weight of the two pieces = 6dg, 4dg
Value of the two pieces
= 2600*(36+16)/100
= 2600*52/100
Loss in value
= 2600*48/100
= Rs.1248