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Rich is now being sold at Rs. 29 per kg. During the last month, its cost was Rs. 25 per kg. By how much percentage should a family reduce its consumption, so as to keep the expenditure the same as before? (correct to nearest integer)

A

14

B

13

C

15

D

12

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