A reduction of 20% in the price of sugar enables a purchaser to obtain 4 kg more for Rs. 160. What is the original price per kg? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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A reduction of 20% in the price of sugar enables a purchaser to obtain 4 kg more for Rs. 160. What is the original price per kg?

A. Rs. 10

B. Rs. 15

C. Rs. 8

D. Rs. 12

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

20% of 160 = 32. This Rs. 32 buys 4 kg sugar. Reduced price = 32 / 4 = Rs. 8/kg. Let original price be x. 0.8x = 8. x = Rs. 10/kg.

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Correct Answer: Option A

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