Arithmetichard · Past Paper
A reduction of 20% in the price of sugar enables a housewife to buy 5 kg more for Rs. 600. Find the original price per kg.
ARs. 24
BRs. 30
CRs. 25
DRs. 32
✓ Correct Answer: B — Rs. 30
Money saved = 20% of 600 = 120. New price for 5kg = 120, so New Price = 24. Original Price = 24 / 0.8 = 30.
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