Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Percentages

Question:

If the price of salt decreases by 20%, then by what percentage should consumption be increased to keep the expenditure same?

Options:

26%

27%

25%

24%

Correct Answer:

25%

Explanation:

ATQ ,

Let Original Price = 100

Price of salt decreases by 20%

                    Original     :     New

Price                100        :        80

Consumption       80       :        100

Required Percentage = \(\frac{20}{80}\) × 100 = 25%