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The price of a diamond is directly proportional to square of its weight. A man broke the diamond accidently in three pieces in the ratio of 3 : 5 : 7 and thus lost Rs. 42600. What was the original price (in Rs.) of the diamond?

A

11785

B

60000

C

67500

D

75000

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