SSC Quantitative Aptitude Percentage Question Bank Percentage (I)

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    A reduction of 21% in the price of an item enables a person to buy 3 kg more for Rs. 100. The reduced price of item per kg is [SSC CGL Tier II, 2014]

    A) Rs. 5.50

    B) Rs. 7.50

    C) Rs. 10.50

    D) Rs. 7.00

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    [d] Reduction in price (P) = 21%
    Total amount for purchase (y) = Rs. 100
    Amount of extra quantity that can be bought
    \[(x)=3\,\,kg\]
    \[\therefore \] Reduced price \[=\frac{1}{x}\left[ y+\frac{P}{100} \right]\]
                \[=\frac{1}{3}\left[ 100+\frac{21}{100} \right]=\frac{21}{3}=Rs.\,\,7\]


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