The mass of gemstones and pearls is usually expressed in units called carats. One carat is equal to exactly 200 mg. What is the mass in grams of a 3.40-carat diamond? 3.40-carat diamond = g
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Given that 1 carat is equal to 200 mg, we can calculate the mass of the 3.40-carat diamond as: $3.40 carats \times 200 mg = 680 mg$ Show more…
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