The price of a commodity rises from 6 per kg to 7.50 per

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The price of a commodity rises from 6 per kg to 7.50 per kg. If the expenditure cannot increase, the percentage of reduction in consumption is

1. 15%
2. 20%
3. 25%
4. 30%

Correct Option: B

Using Rule 2,
Percentage increase

=	7.50 - 6	× 100 = 25%
	6

∴ Percentage decrease in consumption

=	25	× 100 = 20%
	125