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The price of a commodity is increased by 36% and the quantity purchased is decreased by 30%. What is the percentage increase/decrease in the amount spent on the commodity?
एक वस्तु की कीमत 36% बढ़ जाती है और खरीदी गयी मात्रा 30% कम हो जाती है | इस वस्तु पर खर्च की गयी राशि में प्रतिशत वृद्धि या कमी ज्ञात करें |

A

6% increase

B

4.8% increase

C

6% decrease

D

4.8% decrease

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