Arithmetic Ability
Profit and Loss

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Q.

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?

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Correct choice: B

Explanation:

Recall it is based on inverse proportion or product constancy concept. Reducion 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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