Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Percentages

Question:

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.

Options:

Rs.250/kg

Rs.200/kg

Rs.300/kg

Rs.220/kg

Correct Answer:

Rs.200/kg

Explanation:

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