If the price of an article went up by 15%, then by what percent should it be brought down to bring it back to its original price?  Choose the correct choice.
A) 17.39%  B) 2/8%  C) 2/1%  D) 1/3%  E) 2/7%
Let the price of the article be Rs. 100.   15% of 100 = 15   New price = 100 + 15 = Rs. 115   Required percentage = (115 - 100)/115 * 100   = 20/115 * 100 = 17.39 %.   17.39%nswer:17.39%
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If the price of an article went up by 15%, then by what percent should it be brought down to bring it back to its original price?