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The price of diesel increased by 16%, A person wants to increase his expenditure on diesel by 10% only. By what percentage, correct to one decimal place, should he reduce his consumption?

A

`3.7%`

B

`4.5%`

C

`5.3%`

D

`6.5%`

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C
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