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Due to a 25% increase in the price of rice per kilogram, a person is able to purchase 20 kg less for Rs.400. What is the increased price of rice per kilogram?

A) Rs.5
B) Rs.6
C) Rs.10
D) Rs.4

Correct Answer:

A) Rs.5

Description for Correct answer:
Increase in the price of rice = 25%

Therefore, Increase in Rs.400 = 25% of Rs.400

= \( \Large 400 \times \frac{25}{100} \) = Rs.100

Therefore, Increase in rate of rice in 25%, there are

20 kg less rice in Rs.400 i.e., rate of 20 kg rice = Rs.100

Therefore, Rate of 1kg rice = \( \Large \frac{100}{20} \) = Rs.5

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