25% reduction in sugar price lets a person buy 8 kg more for Rs. 200. Reduced price per kg: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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25% reduction in sugar price lets a person buy 8 kg more for Rs. 200. Reduced price per kg:

A. Rs. 6

B. Rs. 5.5

C. Rs. 5

D. Rs. 6.25

Answer: Option D

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Original price x, consumption y, xy=200. New 0.75x(y+8)=200 → 150 + 6x = 200 → 6x=50 → x=25/3≈8.33, reduced price 0.75*x = 6.25. So Rs. 6.25.

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