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?
Answer & 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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