If the price has fallen by 14% what percent of its consumption be: increased so that the expenditure may be the same as before? Choose one.
A) 11 1/8% B) 11 1/5% C) 16 12/43% D) 17 7/9% E) 21 1/9%
100 â€“ 14 = 86   86------14   100------? =&gt; 16 12/43%   Answer: 16 12/43%
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If the price has fallen by 14% what percent of its consumption be: increased so that the expenditure may be the same as before?