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Q: When the price of whear was increased by 32%, a family reduced its consumption in such a way that the expenditure on wheat was only 10% more than before. If 30 kg per month were consumed before, find the new monthly consumption of family?

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    27 kgs
  • 2
    25 kgs
  • 3
    24 kgs
  • 4
    21 kgs
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Answer : 2. "25 kgs"
Explanation :

Answer: B) 25 kgs Explanation: Initial wheat per kg cost be Rs. 100 Then, monthly expenditure of the family = 30 x 100 = 3000 After increase in cost, Let P be new monthly consumption of family. P x 132 = 110/100 x 3000 => P = 25 kg.

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