A reduction of 20 % in the price of rice enables a person to buy 3.5 kg more rice for Rs. 385. The original price of rice is:________?
Q1. A reduction of 20 % in the price of rice enables a person to buy 3.5 kg more rice for Rs. 385. The original price of rice is:________?
Answer: Rs. 27.50 per kg
Explanation: A 20% price reduction means saving 0.2p per kg; buying 3.5 kg extra for Rs. 385 means 3.5×p = 385×0.25, giving p = Rs. 27.50 per kg.