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The tank-full petrol in Arun's motor-cycle lasts for 10 days. If he starts using 25% more every day, how many days will the tank-full petrol last?

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A.5
B.6
C.7
D.8Correct
Explanation & Solution

Correct Option: (D) 8

Original daily usage = x, Total petrol = 10x. New daily usage = 1.25x. New duration = 10x/1.25x = 8 days.

हिंदी में प्रश्न एवं आदर्श उत्तर

The tank-full petrol in Arun's motor-cycle lasts for 10 days. If he starts using 25% more every day, how many days will the tank-full petrol last?

A.5
B.6
C.7
D.8सही

सही उत्तर: (D) 8

Original daily usage = x, Total petrol = 10x. New daily usage = 1.25x. New duration = 10x/1.25x = 8 days.

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