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    Question

    The reduction of 20% in the price of rice enables a

    person to obtain 50 kg more for Rs.450. Find the original price of rice per kg.
    A 1.25 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1.50 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 2.25 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 3.00 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the total amount be 100 new prices. For Rs. 20 = 50 kgs. For Rs. 100 = 250 kgs. for 250kg new price =450 new price = 450/250=90/50=9/5 old price = 9/5 (100/80)  =18/8=2.25

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