SSC GD Constable previous year question
The price (per litre) of petrol increases by 40%. By what percent should its consumption be reduced such that the expenditure on it increases by 19% only?
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Correct answer: (A) 15%
(1+0.40)(1−x) = 1.19 → 1.4(1−x) = 1.19 → 1−x = 0.85 → x = 0.15 = 15%.
हिंदी में प्रश्न
पेट्रोल की कीमत (प्रति लीटर) में 40% की वृद्धि होती है। इसकी खपत में कितने प्रतिशत की कमी की जानी चाहिए ताकि इस पर व्यय में केवल 19% की वृद्धि हो?
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सही उत्तर: (A) 15%
(1+0.40)(1−x) = 1.19 → 1.4(1−x) = 1.19 → 1−x = 0.85 → x = 0.15 = 15%।
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