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The price of an article has been reduced by 25%. In order to restore the original price, the new price must be increased by?

331/3%
111/9%
91/11%
662/3%

Correct Answer: 331/3%

Explanation:

Let original price = Rs. 100
Reduced price = Rs. 75
Increase on Rs. 75 = Rs. 25
Increase on Rs. 100 = (25 x 100)/75 % = 33¹/₃ %

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