QUESTION

CSAT

Medium

Maths

Prelims 2020

As a result of 25% hike in the price of rice per kg, a person is able to purchase 6 kg less rice for Rs. 1,200. What was the original price of rice per kg?

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Explanation

The expenditure remains constant.

When the price increases by 25%, the quantity purchased decreases by 20%. As per the question, the 20%20\% reduction = 66 kg. Total quantity before the hike = 6×5=306 \times 5 = 30kg. The original price = Expenditure/Original Quantity = Rs.4040per kg.

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