SSC Sample Paper SSC CHSL (10+2) Sample Test Paper-3

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    The price of sugar goes up by 20%. If a housewife wants the expenses on sugar to remain the same, she should reduce the consumption by

    A) \[15\frac{1}{5}%\]                    

    B) \[16\frac{2}{3}%\]  

    C) \[20%\]             

    D)        \[25%\]

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

     Required percentage             \[=\frac{20}{100+20}\times 100\]             \[=\frac{20}{100}\times 100=\frac{50}{3}=16\frac{2}{3}%\]


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