A 20% reduction in price allows a customer to purchase 5 kgs of rice at Tk. How much would have to pay if there was no discount?

A 20% reduction in price allows a customer to purchase 5 kgs of rice at Tk. How much would have to pay if there was no discount?

A Tk. 180

B Tk. 200

C Tk. 210

D Tk. 240

Solution

Correct Answer: Option B

20% discount means, 80% of the original price.

Thus,

80% = 160

100% = 160*100/80

= 200 tk