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The price of any item is increased by 20%. Find the reduction in the consumption of the item by a consumer so that there is no increase on his expenditure :

किसी वस्तु का मूल्य 20% बढ़ जाता है, तो बताइए किसी उपभोक्ता द्वारा अपने उपभोग में कितने प्रतिशत की कमी कर दी जाए कि उसके खर्चे में कोई वृद्धि नहीं हो ?

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Correct answer: A. 162⁄3 %

Explanation

Reduction = 20/(100 + 20) × 100 = 16 2/3 %.

कमी = 20/(100 + 20) × 100 = 16 2/3 %।

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