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The price of sugar is increased by 17%. A person wants to increase his expenditure by 5% only. By approximately what percent should he decrease his consumption?
Asked in SSC CGL · 2019
Percentage · Quantitative Aptitude
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A 50% increase multiplies the original quantity by 1.5.
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Percentage Change has appeared in 45 previous-year exam questions, most frequently in UPSC, State PSC and SSC.
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