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Due to a rise of `12%` in the price of mangoes a dealer gets 27 kg less for Rs. 24750. Find
(a) The new price per kg of mangoes.
(b) The orginal price per kg of mangoes (approximately).

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To solve the problem, let's break it down step by step. ### Step 1: Define the Variables Let the original price per kg of mangoes be \( X \) (in Rs). ### Step 2: Calculate the New Price Since the price of mangoes has risen by 12%, the new price per kg will be: \[ \text{New Price} = X + 0.12X = 1.12X \] ### Step 3: Calculate the Quantity of Mangoes Bought The dealer spends Rs. 24,750 on mangoes. The quantity of mangoes he could buy at the original price is: \[ \text{Quantity at Original Price} = \frac{24750}{X} \] At the new price, the quantity he can buy is: \[ \text{Quantity at New Price} = \frac{24750}{1.12X} \] ### Step 4: Set Up the Equation According to the problem, the dealer gets 27 kg less mangoes after the price rise. Therefore, we can set up the equation: \[ \frac{24750}{X} - \frac{24750}{1.12X} = 27 \] ### Step 5: Simplify the Equation To solve for \( X \), we will first simplify the left side of the equation: \[ \frac{24750(1.12) - 24750}{1.12X} = 27 \] \[ \frac{24750 \times 0.12}{1.12X} = 27 \] ### Step 6: Solve for \( X \) Now, multiply both sides by \( 1.12X \) to eliminate the fraction: \[ 24750 \times 0.12 = 27 \times 1.12X \] \[ 2970 = 30.24X \] Now, divide both sides by 30.24 to find \( X \): \[ X = \frac{2970}{30.24} \approx 98.1 \] ### Step 7: Calculate the New Price Now that we have the original price \( X \), we can find the new price: \[ \text{New Price} = 1.12X = 1.12 \times 98.1 \approx 109.4 \] ### Final Answers (a) The new price per kg of mangoes is approximately Rs. 109.4. (b) The original price per kg of mangoes is approximately Rs. 98.1.
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