The price of gold is directly proportional to square of its weight. A person broke down the gold in the ratio of 3 : 4 : 5 and sold it. He face a loss of Rs. 23,500. Find the initial price of gold.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
Part : I II III Total
Weight : 3 : 4 : 5 : 12 (I+II+III)
Price 9 : 16 : 25 : 144
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Sum = 50 : 144 x250 → Rs. 36000
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Loss = 94
↓ x250
Rs. 23500 (given)