SOLUTION: The price of a diamond varies directly as the square of its weight. If a diamond weighting 1.8 carats costs $5,235 what is the cost of a diamond of similar quality weighting 1.2 c

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Question 1040682: The price of a diamond varies directly as the square of its weight. If a diamond weighting 1.8 carats costs $5,235 what is the cost of a diamond of similar quality weighting 1.2 carats? Round to the nearest dollar
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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So



Use the values of 1.8 and $5235 to calculate the value of

Then use the derived value of and in



to find the price for the 1.2 carat diamond.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it