Kerosene price up 20%. To keep expenditure same, reduce consumption by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Kerosene price up 20%. To keep expenditure same, reduce consumption by:

A. 20%

B. 15%

C. 18%

D. 16.67%

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Reduction = (20/120)×100 = 16.67%.

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A. 20

B. 15

C. 10

D. 25

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Correct Answer: Option B

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C. No change

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Correct Answer: Option C

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15% of 40 greater than 25% of a number by 2. The number:

A. 16

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Correct Answer: Option A

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