The price of sugar rises by 25%. By what percentage must a family reduce its consumption so that its expenditure on sugar stays the same?

A. 20%

B. \(22\frac{1}{2}\)%

C. 25%

D. 15%

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Answer: A. 20%

Answer: (A) 20%

Reduction \(= \frac{25}{100 + 25} \times 100 = 20\%\). Check: 1.25 × 0.8 = 1.

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