SOLUTION: I am learning division of fractions, and I have an application problem that I do not understand.
A 5/8 karat diamond was purchased for $1200. What would a similar diamond weighi
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Question 535651: I am learning division of fractions, and I have an application problem that I do not understand.
A 5/8 karat diamond was purchased for $1200. What would a similar diamond weighing 1 karat cost?
thank you for your help,
Kristie Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! A 5/8 karat diamond was purchased for $1200.
What would a similar diamond weighing 1 karat cost?
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Let x = cost of a 1 carat diamond
then x = 1200
multiply both sides by 8
5x = 8(1200)
5x = 9600
Divide both sides by 5
x =
x = $1920 for a 1 carat
