Rice price reduced by 10%, a man buys 4 kg more for Rs. 144. Reduced price per kg is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Rice price reduced by 10%, a man buys 4 kg more for Rs. 144. Reduced price per kg is:

A. Rs. 3.6

B. Rs. 3.8

C. Rs. 3.2

D. Rs. 3.4

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Original x, xy=144. 0.9x(y+4)=144 → 129.6+3.6x=144 → x=4, reduced = 3.6.

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