Price of sugar increased 25%. A person buys 4 kg less for Rs. 100. Original price per kg was: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Price of sugar increased 25%. A person buys 4 kg less for Rs. 100. Original price per kg was:

A. Rs. 8

B. Rs. 6

C. Rs. 4

D. Rs. 5

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Original price x, xy=100. New 1.25x(y-4)=100 → 1.25×100 - 5x =100 → 125-5x=100 → x=5.

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