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Sep 08

How do you find the volume of a 5-carat diamond?

So I’m given that the density of diamonds is 3.51g/cm3. Also I’m given that 1 carat=0.200 g.

I feel like I’m over thinking this one. Any suggestions?
Thank you!

1 comment

  1. Ed I

    5 carats = 1 g

    1 g ÷ 3.51 g/cm^3 = 0.2849002849… ≈ 0.285 cm^3

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