SSC
Sample Paper
Mock Test-16 SSC CGL Tear-II Paper-1
question_answer
If the price of sugar is raised by 25%, find by how much per cent a householder must reduce his consumption of sugar so as not to increase his expenditure?
A)10%
B) 20%
C) 18%
D) 25%
Correct Answer:
B
Solution :
Reduced consumption in sugar \[=\frac{25}{(100+25)}\times 100=\frac{25}{125}\times 100=20%\]