Question

The price of onions increases from Rs. 6.00
per kg to Rs. 7.50 per kg. then how much
percent a man must reduce the consumption,
so that expenditure on it remains unchanged.​

Answer 1

Answer:25%

Step-by-step explanation:

7.50-6.00÷6.00*100

=25%

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Original price =Rs6.00

Increased price = RS7.50

Increase price=rs 7.50–rs 6.00=rs 1.50

Percentage Increase = Increase in price/Original price*100%

=1.50/6.00*100%

=25%

Thus, 25% of the price is increased.