Question

A reduction of $20$% in the price of tea enables a man to obtain $4$ kg more for $Rs.80$. What is the reduced price per kilo?

• A. $Rs.20$
• B. $Rs.5$
• C. $Rs.4$
• D. $Rs.10$

Answer 1

The correct option is C $Rs.4$

Out of Rs.100, the savings will be Rs.20

Therefore, out of Rs.80, saving is = Rs. (20× 80)/100 = Rs 16

Rs.16 enable him to buy 4 kg. extra

Reduced price per kg = 16/4 = Rs.4