25% reduction in sugar price lets a person buy 8 kg more for Rs. 200. Reduced price per kg: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

25% reduction in sugar price lets a person buy 8 kg more for Rs. 200. Reduced price per kg:
A. Rs. 5.5
B. Rs. 6.25
C. Rs. 5
D. Rs. 6
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Original price x, consumption y, xy=200. New 0.75x(y+8)=200 → 150 + 6x = 200 → 6x=50 → x=25/3≈8.33, reduced price 0.75*x = 6.25. So Rs. 6.25.

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