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The price of ghee is increased by 32%. Therefore, a family reduces its consumption, so that the increment in price of ghee is only 10%. If consumption of ghee is 10 kg before the increment, then what is the consumption now?

A

`8(1)/(3)` kg

B

`8(3)/(4) kg `

C

`8(1)/(2)` kg

D

9 kg

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