Price reduced 25%, enables buying 3 kg more for Rs. 90. Reduced price/kg: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Price reduced 25%, enables buying 3 kg more for Rs. 90. Reduced price/kg:
A. Rs. 7
B. Rs. 6
C. Rs. 8
D. Rs. 7.5
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Original price x, xy=90. New 0.75x(y+3)=90 → 0.75×90 + 2.25x=90 → x=10, reduced 7.5.

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