Question

the price of sugar has been increased by 40%. By how much percent must this new percent be decreased to retain its former price

Answer 1

Let original price be Rs. 100.

Increased price = Rs. 140.

Reduction on Rs. 140 = Rs. 140 - 100 = 40.

Reduction on Rs. 100 = (40/140) * 100

                                     = 28.5 %.

                                     = 57/2 %.

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Answer 2

Question- the price of sugar has been increased by 40%. By how much percent must this new percent be decreased to retain its former price

Answer:

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