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    If due to a 12% decrease in the price of sugar, Akshat can buy 7 kg more sugar for Rs. 1,200, then find the actual price (in Rs.) of sugar. (Rounded o
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    If due to a 12% decrease in the price of sugar, Akshat can buy 7 kg more sugar for Rs. 1,200, then find the actual price (in Rs.) of sugar. (Rounded off to 2 decimal places)

    A.

    23.38

    B.

    28.25

    C.

    25.79

    D.

    26.35

    Correct option is A

    Price                 25 :  22

    Consumption   22 : 25

    25-22 unit = 7 kg

    3 unit = 7 kg

    22 unit = 51.333 kg

    So, he purchased before 51.333 kg in Rs. 1200

    Original Per kg price of sugar = 1200/51.33 = Rs. 23.38

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