The price of sugar is increased by 20%, now Harry can purchase 12 kg less sugar for ₹600. Find original price of sugar.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
20% = \(\frac{1}{5}\)
ATQ,
Actual : New
Price 5 : 6
Cons. 6 : 5
Diff. of consumption ⇒ 1 Units = 12 Kg. (given)
Actual consumption =6 units = 6 × 12 = 72 kg
Original Price = \(\frac{600}{72}\) = ₹ 8.33