Question

the price of 5 kg sweets was rs 180. the price has gone up such that the price of 4 kg of sweets is now 180rs. what is the percentage increase in price?

Answer 1

Answer:

25%

Step-by-step explanation:

cost of 5kg sweets = 180

cost of 1 kg sweets = 180/5=36

now

cost of 4 kg sweets =180

cost of 1 kg sweets = 180/4=45

so increase in in price = 45-36=9

% of increase in price = (9/36)*100=25%