If the price of an article went up by 50%, then by what percent should it be brought down to bring it back to its original price? Choose the correct choice.
A) 16 2/3%  B) 16 4/3%  C) 33 1/3%  D) 16 6/3%  E) 16 2/3%
Let the price of the article be Rs. 100.   50% of 100 = 50.   New price   = 100 + 50 = Rs. 150   Required percentage   = (150 - 100)/150 * 100   = 50/150 * 100   = 100/3   = 33 1/3%.   Answer:33 1/3%
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If the price of an article went up by 50%, then by what percent should it be brought down to bring it back to its original price?