a redution of 20% in the price of salt enables a purchaser to buy 2.5 kg more for Rs. 160. find the original price per kg of salt
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Let the original price of the salt per kg be x.
Given, x - 0.2x = 160/2.5
0.8x = 64
x = 80.
The original price = 80 per kg.
Given, x - 0.2x = 160/2.5
0.8x = 64
x = 80.
The original price = 80 per kg.
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Hi !
Reduction in the price = 20 % = 20/100 = 0.2
Original price = a = ?
A.T.Q.,
a - 0.2a = 160/2.5
0.8 a = 64
a = 64/0.8
a = 80
Original price = Rs 80
Hope this helps you !
Reduction in the price = 20 % = 20/100 = 0.2
Original price = a = ?
A.T.Q.,
a - 0.2a = 160/2.5
0.8 a = 64
a = 64/0.8
a = 80
Original price = Rs 80
Hope this helps you !
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