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Due to an increase of 40% in the price of an egg, 7 eggs less are available for  9.80, what is the increased price of 25 eggs?

a)

 28

b)

Rs.25

c)

Rs.21

d)

Rs.14



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Due to an increase of 40% in the price of an egg, 7 eggs less are available for  9.80, what is the increased price of 25 eggs?

a)

 28

b)

Rs.25

c)

Rs.21

d)

Rs.14

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Answer Key / Explanation : (d) -

Let the original cost of one egg be  Amount for eggs= 9.80

Increased price of one egg=  Now, difference in the number of eggs bought due to the increase in price=7 ⇒Number of eggs bought in original price-Number of eggs bought increased price=7 ⇒

So, original cost of an egg=40 paise. ∴ Increased cost of 1 egg=0.40×

∴ Increased cost of 25 eggs=

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