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The price of sugar has increased by 14%. By what percentage can a person decrease the consumption so that there is an increase in the expenditure by 8% only? (correct to the decimal place)
चीनी की कीमत 14% से बढ़ गयी है | एक व्यक्ति अपनी खपत में कितने प्रतिशत की कमी कर सकता है ताकि व्यय में केवल 8% की वृद्धि ही हो ?

A

`5.9%`

B

`5.3%`

C

`5.7%`

D

`5.5%`

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