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The price of sugar rises by 25%. By what percent must a household cut its consumption to keep its expenditure unchanged?

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The price of sugar rises by 25%. By what percent must a household cut its consumption to keep its expenditure unchanged?

  • A25%
  • B18%
  • C20%
  • D15%
Correct answer: C

Explanation

Reduction = 25/(100 + 25) × 100 = 20%.

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