Mathematics
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Medium
Question
If gold price rises 50%, by what percent must ornament quantity fall so expenditure stays the same?
A
0.27086956521739
B
0.33333333333333
✓ Official correct answer
C
0.3
D
0.19
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A
0.27086956521739
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B
0.33333333333333
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C
0.3
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D
0.19
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Explanation
Required cut = 50/150 = 33 1/3% (option 0.333…).