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As prices dropped, Rajuâ€™s expenditure on clothes dropped by 10%. As a result of this, his expenditure on â€˜othersâ€™ decreased from Rs. 10500 to Rs. 10290. What percentage of his expenditure on â€˜othersâ€™ was spent on clothes?

A.	10%	B.	12%
C.	15%	D.	20%
E.	22.5%

Answer and Explanation

Answer:20%

Explanation:
Decrease in expenditure on â€˜othersâ€™
10500 â€“ 10290 = Rs. 210
Initial expenditure on clothes
210 (100/10) = Rs. 2100
Required percentage = 2100 / 10500(100) = 20%

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