The value of a diamond is proportional to the square of its weight. It is broken into three pieces whose weights are in the ratio 3:2:5. Find the loss incurred due to breakage if the value of the original diamond is $20,000.
A. $12,600
B. $12,200
C. $12,000
D. $12,400
E. $12,800

• Let x be the new (combined) price of the 3 pieces.
  
  Using ratio and proportion,
  square of old weight / old price = square of new weights / new price
  
  (3+2+5)^2 / 20000 = (3^2 + 2^2 + 5^2) / x
  100 / 20000 = (9+4+25)/x
  1/200 = 38/x
  x = 200*38
  x = 7600
  
  Loss is 20000 - 7600 = 12400 Rs
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• (3+2+5)^2/20000=(3^2+2^2+5^2)/x.
  x=7600.
  20000-7600=12400.
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