Arithmetichard · Past Paper
If the price of sugar is increased by 7%, then by how much percent a housewife should reduce her consumption so as not to increase her expenditure? (Approx)
A6.54%
B7%
C6%
D5.9%
✓ Correct Answer: A — 6.54%
Reduction = (7/107) * 100 ≈ 6.54%.
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