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      Question

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

      customer to purchase 125 kg more for Rs.8,000. What is the original price of rice
      A 24 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 10 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 12 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 16 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Let P be the original price per kg. Reduced price = 0.8P. Amount of rice bought at original price = 8000/P  Amount of rice bought at reduced price = 8000/ 0.8P =10000 /P The difference in price = 125 kg 10000/P -8000/P =125 2000/P=125 P=16 The original price is Rs. 16 per kg.

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