Kerosene price up 25%. To keep expenditure same, reduce consumption by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Kerosene price up 25%. To keep expenditure same, reduce consumption by:
A. 15%
B. 20%
C. 18%
D. 25%
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Reduction = (25/125)×100 = 20%.

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