Allied & ICAR Exam Bank • ALLIED_1603 MCQ • 1 Mark

Section 8: General Aptitude

Quantitative Aptitude

Subtopic: Ratios & Percentages

Question Statement:

The price of sugar falls by 20%. By what percentage can a household increase its sugar consumption without changing the expenditure on sugar?

Options:

  • (A) 25%
  • (B) 20%
  • (C) 22.5%
  • (D) 30%

Answer Key:

A

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

Increase $= \frac{r}{100 - r} \times 100 = \frac{20}{80} \times 100 = 25\%$.
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