Allied & ICAR Exam Bank • ALLIED_1444 MCQ • 1 Mark

Section 8: General Aptitude

Quantitative Aptitude

Subtopic: Ratios & Percentages

Question Statement:

If the price of diesel increases by 25%, by what percentage must a farmer reduce diesel consumption to keep total expenditure unchanged?

Options:

  • (A) 20%
  • (B) 25%
  • (C) 16.67%
  • (D) 22.5%

Answer Key:

A

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

Reduction $= \frac{r}{100 + r} \times 100 = \frac{25}{125} \times 100 = 20\%$.
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