The price of 1 kg of wheat is increased by 50 percent and the increase is Rs. 25. What is the new price of wheat per kg?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Rs.75.
Let the original price of 1 kg of wheat be x
According to the question, the price is increased by 50%, and this increase is Rs. 25
So,
⇒ 0.5 × x = 25
⇒ x = 50 [The original price of the wheat]
Now,
New price of the wheat = x + 25
⇒ 50 + 25 = 75
So, the new price of wheat per kg is Rs. 75