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The price of oil has increased by 20%. However, its consumption decreased by `8 1/3` %. What is the percentage increase or decrease in the expenditure on it?
तेल की कीमत 20% बढ़ गयी है | हालाँकि, इसकी खपत भी `8 1/3` से कम हो गयी है | इस पर किये गए व्यय में प्रतिशत वृद्धि या कमी ज्ञात करें|

A

Decrease by 5%

B

Increase by 5%

C

Increase by 10%

D

Decrease by 10%

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