The price of sugar is decreased by 22%, now Harry can purchase 22 kg more sugar for Rs.15600. Find original price of sugar per kilogram.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
22% = \(\frac{11}{50}\)
ATQ,
Actual : New
Price 50 : 39
Cons. 39 : 50
Diff. of consumption ⇒ 11 Units = 22 Kg. (given)
Actual consumption = 39 units = 39 × 2 = 78 kg
Original Price = \(\frac{15600}{78}\) = Rs.200/kg