Question:
A reduction of 25% in the price of sugar enables me to purchases 4 kg more for Rs. 600. Find the price of sugar per kg before reduction of price.
ARs. 24
BRs. 48
CRs. 50
DRs. 55
Answer:
C. Rs. 50
Explanation:
initial price of sugar be Rs. x per kg New price = x - (25/100) × x = 3x/4 Initial quantity (kg) of sugar bought in Rs. 600 = 600/x New quantity (kg) of sugar bought in Rs. 600 = 600/(3x/4) = 800/x 800/x - 600/x = 4 x = Rs. 50 per kg