The price of pulses has increased by 25%. The percentage of reduction that a family should effect in the use of pulses so as not to increase the expenditure on this account is ?

Q: The price of pulses has increased by 25%. The percentage of reduction that a family should effect in the use of pulses so as not to increase the expenditure on this account is ?

Reduction in consumption = P 100 + P X 100% = 25 100 + 25 X 100% = 20%

16%
20%
84%
72%

Correct Answer: 20%

Explanation:

Reduction in consumption
= $\frac{P}{100 + P}$ X 100%
= $\frac{25}{100 + 25}$ X 100%
= 20%

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