Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Percentages

Question:

If 20% of a water bill is deducted, then Rs. 100 is still to be paid. How much was the original bill? 

Options:

110

120

125

135

Correct Answer:

125

Explanation:

If 20% of water bill is deducted, then 80% is still to be paid. So, according to the question:

80% = Rs. 100 

Original bill before deduction amounts to be = \(\frac{100 }{ 80}\) x 100 = Rs. 125