GATE ECE 2017 Set 1 | GA Question: 3

Question

In the summer, water consumption is known to decrease overall by $25 \%$. A Water Board official states that in the summer household consumption decreases by $20 \%$, while other consumption increases by $70 \%$. Which of the following statement is correct?

• A. The ratio of household to other consumption is $8/17$
• B. The ratio of household to other consumption is $1/17$
• C. The ratio of household to other consumption is $17/8$
• D. There are errors in the official’s statement.