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SSC Sample Paper SSC (Group-C) Sample Test Paper-3

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    The price of an edible oil is increased by 25%. To maintain the budget, Sushma reduces the consumption of this oil by 20%. The increase in expenditure due to this edible oil is:

    A)  0                   

    B)  1

    C)  2                   

    D)  3

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

     Cost of edible oil = Rs. 100 per kg. Consumption = 1 kg. Again. New price = Rs. 125 per kg. Consumption \[=0.8\text{ }kg.\] Expenditure \[Rs.\,(125\times 0.8)=Rs.100\] Or Percentage effect \[=\left( x+y+\frac{xy}{100} \right)%\] \[=\left( 25-20-\frac{25\times 20}{100} \right)%=0%\]


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