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If the price of a commodity is increased by 50%, by what fraction must its consumption be reduced so as to keep the same expenditure?

A1/4
B1/3
C1/2
D2/3

✓ Correct Answer: B1/3

Reduction % = (50/150)*100 = 33.33% = 1/3.

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