Arithmetichard · Past Paper
A reduction of 21% in the price of an item enables a person to buy 3 kg more for Rs. 100. The reduced price of the item per kg is:
ARs. 7
BRs. 10
CRs. 12
DRs. 6.30
✓ Correct Answer: A — Rs. 7
Reduction amount = 21% of 100 = 21. For 21 rupees, he gets 3 kg. So reduced price = 21/3 = 7.
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