Due to reduction of 25% in price of oranges a customer can purchase 4 oranges more for Rs. 16. what is original price of an orange? Choose the correct choice
A) 1.39 B) 1.33 C) 1.31 D) 1.32 E) 1.38
Explanation:   Recall it is based on inverse proportion or product constancy concept.   Reducion in price increase in amount   25% \inline \left ( \frac{1}{4} \right )   \inline \left ( \frac{1}{3} \right ) 33.33% = 4 oranges   It means original number of oranges = 4 x 3 = 12   \therefore original price of oranges = \inline \frac{16}{12} = Rs. 1.33   Answer: 1.33) Rs 1.33
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Due to reduction of 25% in price of oranges a customer can purchase 4 oranges more for Rs. 16. what is original price of an orange?