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An increase of 30% in the price of oranges enables a man to buy 6 kg less for Rs. 300. Find the increased price per kg.
  1. 16
  2. 18
  3. 17
  4. 15

A
16
B
18
C
15
D
17
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The correct option is B 15
The statement implies that the man has 30% of Rs.300 available to spend on 6 kgs now.
30% of 300=30100×300=90
So,the increased price per kg is 906= Rs.15 per kg

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