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The expenses on rice, fish and oil of a family are in the ratio 12 : 17 : 3. The prices of these articles are increased by 20%, 30% and 50% respectively. The total expenses of family on these articles are increased by

A

`14 (1)/( 8 ) % `

B

`7 (1)/(8 ) % `

C

`56 (1)/(8) %`

D

`28 (1)/(8) % `

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D
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