Question

The price of the sugar is reduced by 25% but inspite of the decrease. Aayush ends up
increasing his expenditure on sugar by 20%. What is the percentage change in his monthly consumption of sugar?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Total expenditure

100×100=10000

Expenditure after 25% price reduction and 20% increased consumption

75×120=9000

Consumption have to be increased by

Therfore, \( \Large \frac{1000}{9000} \times 100 \)10009000×100

= \( \Large 11\frac{1}{9} \)%1119%