Arithmetichard · Past Paper
A reduction of 20% in the price of sugar enables a person to purchase 5kg more for Rs. 600. Find the original price per kg.
ARs. 30
BRs. 24
CRs. 25
DRs. 35
✓ Correct Answer: A — Rs. 30
Let original price be P. New price = 0.8P. 600/0.8P - 600/P = 5. (750-600)/P = 5 => 150/P = 5 => P = 30.
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