Question

due to 20% rise in price sugar,a bachelor is able to buy 1.5 kg less for rs.135. what is the increased price of sugar per kg​

Answer 1

Increased price of sugar per kg​ is Rs 18

Solution:

From given,

Increase in the price of sugar = 20%

Therefore,

Increased in Rs 135 = 20 % of 135

$\text{Increased in Rs 135 } = \frac{20}{100} \times 135\\\\\text{Increased in Rs 135 } = 27$

Due to 20% rise in price sugar,a bachelor is able to buy 1.5 kg less for rs.135

Therefore,

Increased Rate of 1.5 kg of sugar = Rs 27

Then find increased rate of sugar per kg

$\text{Increased Rate of sugar per kg} = \frac{27}{1.5}\\\\\text{Increased Rate of sugar per kg} = 18$

Thus increased price of sugar per kg​ is Rs 18

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