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The block grade model of an ore deposit is shown in the figure below. The relationship between block value per tonne (Bv) in rupees and the block grade in percentage (x) is given below:
If each square block contains 1000 tonne of material and the overall pit slope angle is 45°, the total value of the pit determined by the floating cone algorithm in Lakhs of rupees is _________.

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