SOLUTION: Yoko’s Fine Jewelry paid $500 for a 3/4-carat gem. At this price, what is the cost of one carat? Round to the nearest dollar.
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Question 1044678: Yoko’s Fine Jewelry paid $500 for a 3/4-carat gem. At this price, what is the cost of one carat? Round to the nearest dollar.
Answer by MaxWong(38) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let $x be the cost of one carat.
x ~= 667
The cost of one carat is $667.
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