Due to 20 reduction in the price of wheat per kg Ram is able to by 5 kg more for Rs 800 What is the ...........

Quantitative Aptitude (MTS) Profit and loss

Due to 20% reduction in the price of wheat per kg, Ram is able to by 5 kg more for Rs 800. What is the original quantity (in kg) of wheat?

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SSC MTS 14th October 2021 Shift-1

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Explanation:

Correct Option is 3- 40

Quantity of wheat (more) bought 5 kg for Rs.800
Reduction in the price = 20%
Concept used:
Inverse proportion
Calculation:
Let the price of wheat per kg = 100a
Price per kg after reduction = 100a x 80% = 80a
800/80a-800/100a = 5
⇒ 10/a - 8/a = 5
⇒2/a = 5
⇒ a = 2/5
The original price of wheat per kg = 100 × 2/5 = Rs.40