Arithmetichard · Past Paper
The price of sugar is increased by 20%. If a person wants to keep his expenditure the same, he should reduce his consumption by:
A16.67%
B20%
C25%
D15%
✓ Correct Answer: A — 16.67%
Reduction = (20/120) * 100 = 1/6 * 100 = 16.67%.
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