Ankita's weight is 20 less than that of her grandmother The

Ankita's weight is 20% less than that of her grandmother. The grandmother weights 26 kg less than grandmother's husband, whose weight is 81 kg. If Ankita's brother is 8 kg heavier than Ankita, then what is the weight (in kg) of Ankita's brother?

A. 60

B. 19

C. 36

D. 52

Answer: Option D

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Grand mother's husband's, weight = 81 kg
Grand mother's weight = (81 - 26) kg = 55 kg
20% = $$\frac{1}{5}$$
Ankita's weight = 55 × $$\frac{4}{5}$$ = 44 kg
Ankita's brother's weight = 44 + 8 = 52 kg

If the price of the commodity is increased by 50% by what fraction must its consumption be reduced so as to keep the same expenditure on its consumption?

A. $$\frac{1}{4}$$

B. $$\frac{1}{3}$$

C. $$\frac{1}{2}$$

D. $$\frac{2}{3}$$

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Ankita's weight is 20% less than that of her grandmother. The grandmother weights 26 kg less than grandmother's husband, whose weight is 81 kg. If Ankita's brother is 8 kg heavier than Ankita, then what is the weight (in kg) of Ankita's brother?

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