Question

the prie sugar has increased by 18% by what percentage can a person decreased the consumption so that no change is the expenditure​

Answer 1

Answer:

15.25%

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the original price of sugar be ₹100.

Increase in price = 18% = 18/100 × ₹100 = ₹18

New price = ₹100 + ₹18 = ₹118

Required percentage = 18/118 × 100 = 15.25%

Hence, the person should decrease the consumption by 15.25% so that there is no change in expenditure.

Answer 2

15.25% is the right answer

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