price of a rice hiked by 25% , person able to purchase 6 kg less rice for 1200. original price of the rice
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Due to a 25% increase in the price of rice per kilogram, a person is able to purchase 20 kg less for Rs.400. What is the increased price of rice per kilogram?
A) Rs.5
B) Rs.6
C) Rs.10
D) Rs.4
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A) Rs.5
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Increase in the price of rice = 25%
Therefore, Increase in Rs.400 = 25% of Rs.400
= 400×25100400×25100 = Rs.100
Therefore, Increase in rate of rice in 25%, there are
20 kg less rice in Rs.400 i.e., rate of 20 kg rice = Rs.100
Therefore, Rate of 1kg rice = 1002010020 = Rs.5
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