Price of petrol increased by 30%. To keep expenditure same, consumption must reduce by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Price of petrol increased by 30%. To keep expenditure same, consumption must reduce by:

A. 20%

B. 25%

C. 23.08%

D. 30%

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Reduction % = (30/130)×100 ≈ 23.08%.

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