Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Percentages

Question:

If house tax is paid before the due date, one gets a reduction of 12% on the amount of the bill. By paying the tax before the due date, a person got a reduction of ₹2,100. The amount (in ₹) of house tax paid was:

Options:

21,000

15,400

25,000

17,500

Correct Answer:

15,400

Explanation:

Total Tax Amount = (100/reduction%) × reduction amount


Total tax amount = (100/12) × 2100 = Rs .17500

Tax amount paid = Total Tax amount - reduced amount

Total amount paid = 17500 – 2100 = Rs.15400