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The price of rice has increased by 60%. In order to restore to the original price, the new price must be reduced by?

331/3%
371/2%
40%
45%

Correct Answer: 371/2%

Explanation:

Let original price = Rs. 100
⇒ Increase price = Rs. 160
⇒ Decrease on Rs. 160 = Rs. 60
∴ Decrease on Rs. 100 = (60/160) x 100 % = 37¹/_{2_%}

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