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The total consumption of sugar was 20 kg per month for a family. As the price of sugar increased by 35%, the family reduced its consumption so that the expenditure on sugar is increased only by 8%. By how much was the consumption of sugar per month reduced due to increase in the price of sugar?

A)2.5 kg

B)4 kg

C)5 kg

D)6 kg

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