Profit and Loss Practice Test 3

Question : 38 of 40

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A reduction of 4% in the price of petrol enables a consumer to buy 0.65 litre more for Rs 1,560. What is the original price per litreof petrol?

Solution:

\table \Price, \Total \expenditure, \Quantity;100 ,1560, x;96 ,1560 ,x + 0.65

100x = 96(x + 0.65)
100x - 96x = 62.4
4x = 62.4
x = 15.6 litres

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