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Question

Petrol price rises 25%. By what percent must consumption fall so expenditure stays the same?

A
0.25
B
0.3
C
0.5
D
0.2
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A
0.25
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B
0.3
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C
0.5
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D
0.2
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Explanation

Cut = 25/125 = 20% (option 0.2).

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