Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Percentages

Question:

If 25 % of an electricity bill is deducted, then ₹ 375 is still to be paid. How much was the original bill?

Options:

₹ 400

₹ 500

₹ 600

₹ 700

Correct Answer:

₹ 500

Explanation:

25% = \(\frac{1}{4}\)

Original Bill = 4R,

25% deduction =1R

Remaining Bill = 3R

ATQ,

Remaining bill = 3R = 375

1R = 125

Therefore,

Original bill = 4R = 4 × 125 = Rs.500/-