Price of sugar increased 30%. Expenditure to rise only 10%. Consumption reduced by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Price of sugar increased 30%. Expenditure to rise only 10%. Consumption reduced by:

A. 16.67%

B. 15.38%

C. 14.5%

D. 18%

Answer: Option B

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1.3 × x = 1.1 → x = 1.1/1.3 ≈ 0.84615, reduction 15.38%.

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A man spends 80% of his income. His income increases by 30% and his expenditure increases by 20%. What is the percentage increase in his savings?

A. 50%

B. 70%

C. 80%

D. 60%

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Let income = 100. Exp = 80. Sav = 20. New income = 130. New Exp = 80 * 1.2 = 96. New Sav = 130 - 96 = 34. Increase = 14. % Increase = (14 / 20) * 100 = 70%.

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A. 0.2%

B. 20%

C. 0.02%

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Price of TV increased 30% then decreased 30%. Net change:

A. 6% decrease

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