Question

The price of rice has increased by 15%. However,
the consumption of rice in a family has decreased by
20%. Find out whether the overall expense on rice
has increased or reduced and by what per cent?​

Answer 1

Answer:

the over all expense on rice has become reduced by 5. decrease in consumption of rice=20%

and increase in rice expense is 15%

so, 20 -15= 5%