When the price of sugar increased by 28%, a family reduced its consumption per month such that the expenditure on sugar was only 12% more than before. If 10 kg sugar was consumed per month before the price rise, then what was the new consumption?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. 8.75
Old price = ₹1, old consumption = 10 kg , so expenditure = ₹10
New price = ₹1.28, new expenditure = ₹11.2
New consumption = 11.2/1.28 = 8.75 kg