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Due to deflation, there is a decrease of \(33\frac{1}{3}\%\) in the price of bananas. If 3 more bananas are available for Rs. 18, what is the difference between the initial and present rate of bananas per dozen is1). Rs. 42). Rs. 83). Rs. 124). Rs. 16 |
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Answer» LET initial PRICE of banana be Rs. x Initial number of bananas in Rs. 18 = 18/x New price of banana = x – ((100/3)/100) × x = 2x/3 New number of bananas in Rs. 18 = 18/(2x/3) = 27/x 27/x – 18/x = 3 x = 3 Difference in rate of dozen banana = 12(x) – 12(2x/3) = 36 – 24 = Rs. 12 |
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