Question

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

    A Rs 1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs 1.33 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs 1.5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs 1.6 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Recall it is based on inverse proportion or product constancy concept. Reduction in price increase in amount 25%`(1/4)` `(1/3)` 33.33% = 4 oranges It means original number of oranges = 4 x 3 = 12 original price of oranges =`16/12` = Rs. 1.33

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