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Commodity
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1-1-2009
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A month Ago
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A Year Ago
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Wheat
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940
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925
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920
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Rice
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1280
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1296
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1246
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Pulses
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2030
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2045
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2015
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Sugar
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3215
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3120
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3186
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Potato
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552
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595
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575
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Salt
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815
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825
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796
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1. What is the percentage variation of Rice over a month?
(1) 1.234
(4) 2.234
2. The price of potato on 1–1–2008 is approximately what percent of the price of wheat on 1 -12- 2008?
(1) 55%
(4) 62%
3. What was the difference between the cost of 85 kgs of salt and 29 kg of wheat on 01-12-2008 ?
(1) Rs. 405
(4) Rs. 453
4. The average price of all the commodities on 01-01-2009 is approximately what percent of the average price of all the commodities on 01-01-2008?
(1) 101%
(4) 118%
5. If a person is ready to buy 10 kg of wheat, 5 kg of sugar, 1 kg of salt and 20 kg of pulses, what amount he has to pay for it ?
(1) Rs.608.5
(4) Rs.668 .90
Answers
1. 2; Required % = [(1296-1280)/1296]*100
= 1.234 (decrease)
2. 4; Required % = (575/925)*100
= 62% (approx)
3. 3; Required difference = 701.25 – 268.25 = Rs. 433
4. 1; Required% = (1472/1456)*100
= 101% (approx)
5. 4; Required amount = 94 + 160.75 + 8.15 + 406 = Rs. 668.9
