Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Percentages

Question:

If an electricity bill is paid before the due date, one gets a reduction of 2 per cent on the amount of the bill. By paying the bill before the due date. Rajiv got a reduction of ₹40 and Ravina got a reduction of ₹80. What is the sum of the electricity bills of Rajiv and Ravina?

Options:

₹4,000

₹2,000

₹6,000

₹8,000

Correct Answer:

₹6,000

Explanation:

According to question ,

2% of Rajiv bill = 40

1% of Rajiv bill = 20

100% of Rajiv Bill = 2000

2% of Ravina bill = 80

1% of Ravina bill = 40

100% of Ravina bill = 4000

Total bill of Rajiv and Ravina = 2000 + 4000 = 6000