Q: The cost of gold varies directly as the cube of its weight. A gold piece weighing 20 decigram costs ₹1,000. If it is broken into two pieces whose weights are in the ratio 2 : 3, then what is the profit or loss incurred?
(a)₹280 profit
(b)₹280 loss
(c)₹720 profit
(d)₹720 loss
Correct Answer: (d)
The correct answer is (b) '₹280 हानि'. This question from the General Studies domain tests knowledge of Miscellaneous.