Multiple choice

The price of eggs is decreased by 35%. By how much should a person increase his consumption, so that his expenditure on it remains the same?

  1. 53.85%

  2. 50.85%

  3. 40.85%

  4. 45.85%

  5. None of these
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Explanation

Increase in consumption = P/(100-P)x100

Increment in consumption = 35/(100 - 35) x 100 = 53.85%

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