Question
If the price of petrol rises by 20%, what percentage
reduction in consumption is required to keep the expenditure unchanged?Solution
Let initial price = Rs. 100 Increased price = 100 × 120% = Rs. 120 Difference = 120 – 100 = Rs. 20 Required percentage =20/120 × 100 = (50/3)%
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