If the price of bananas is decreased by 40%, then a person can get 64 bananas for Rs. 40. Calculate the decrease in price per dozen.
A
3
B
5
C
8
D
9
Correct Option:
B
Explanation
At the reduced price, 64 bananas cost Rs. 40, so the reduced price is Rs. 0.625 per banana. This is 60% of the original price, so the original price is Rs. 1.0417 per banana. The decrease is about Rs. 0.4167 per banana, or Rs. 5 per dozen.
