Question

A reduction of 30% in the price of tea enables a person to buy 3 kg more for Rs. 20. Find the original price per kg of tea?

• A. Rs. 2 5/7
• B. Rs. 2 6/7
• C. Rs. 2 4/7
• D. Rs. 3 5/7

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Rs. 2 6/7

The person will get, either 3kg Tea or 30% of 20Rs. ie, 3kg Tea or Rs.6 1kg Tea => Rs.2 (New price) Old price x 70/100 = New price Old price x 70/100 = 2 Old price = Rs. 2 6/7 New Price = P1P2/100n = 30 x 20 /100 x 3 = Rs. 2