Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Percentages

Question:

In a government scheme, if an electricity bill is paid before the due date, one gets a reduction of 5% on the amount of the bill. By paying the bill before the due date, a person got a reduction of ₹20. The amount of his electricity bill was:

Options:

₹440

₹400

₹520

₹420

Correct Answer:

₹400

Explanation:

ATQ ,

5% of Total bill = 20

Total electricity Bill =  \(\frac{20}{1}\) × 20

 = 400