Question

A reduction of 20% in the price of rice enables a person to buy 3.5 kg more for Rs 77. Than the original price Kg is?
:Option:
A. Rs 4.00
B. Rs 4.50
C. Rs 500
D. Rs 5.50​

Answer 1

Solution :-D

Correct option is

D.

Rs 5.50

Reduced price of 3.5 Kg = 20% of Rs 77.

:: Reduced price per Kg = 10020 × 77 × 72 = Rs. 522

=> 80% of original price = Rs. 522

:: original price per Kg = 80100 × 522 = Rs 5.50

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