Correct option is B
Given:
Price of sugar increased by 22.5%
Solution:
Let the price of CNG be Rs100
Increased price = 100 + 22.5% of 100 = Rs. 122.5
Reduction on Rs. = 122.5 - 100 = Rs. 22.5
Reduction on Rs 100 =
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The price of sugar increased by 22.5%. Anita wants to keep her expenditure on sugar same as before. By what percentage must she reduce her consumption of sugar (correct to two place of decimals)?
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