The price of sugar increased by 10%. What % of consumption of sugar is to be reduced in order to keep the expenditure on sugar at the same level?    

A    10

B    9

C    9.09

D    10.01

Solution

Correct Answer: Option C

 

10% increase,

New price will be Tk. 110 if old price is Tk. 100

So,   "   "    "    "      1    "     "      "      100/110

So,   "   "    "   "     100    "     "      "    (100×100)/110 = 90.91

So, 100-90.91 = 9.09

 

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