Arithmetichard · Past Paper
If a reduction of 20% in the price of sugar enables a man to buy 5 kg more for Rs. 100, find the original price per kg.
ARs. 4
BRs. 5
CRs. 6
DRs. 4.5
✓ Correct Answer: B — Rs. 5
Reduction = 20% of 100 = Rs. 20. 5 kg costs Rs. 20 now. Current price = Rs. 4. Original price = 4/0.8 = Rs. 5.
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