Due to reduction of 25% in price of oranges a customer can purchase 4 oranges more for Rs. 16. What is the original price of an oranges?

Re. 1
Re. 1.33
Re. 1.5
Re. 1.6

Correct Answer: Re. 1.33

Explanation:

It is based on inverse proportion or product constancy concept.
Reduction in price = 25% (1 / 4)
Increase in amount = 33.33% ( 1 / 3 ) = 4 oranges
∴ Original price of oranges = 16 / 12 = Rs. 1.33

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