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Price of tea has increased by 20% but I have decided to increase my expenditure towards tea by 15% only. By what percentage should I reduce my consumption (correct to one place of decimal) in order to be able to maintain the same level of expenses towards tea?

A

5.4

B

4.2

C

5.6

D

4.8

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B
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