Question : The state electricity board gives a 15% discount on electric bills if it is paid before the due date. One person gets INR 54 as a discount. The amount of the actual bill was:
Option 1: INR 362
Option 2: INR 359
Option 3: INR 360
Option 4: INR 361
Recommended: How to crack SSC CHSL | SSC CHSL exam guide
Don't Miss: Month-wise Current Affairs | Upcoming government exams
Correct Answer: INR 360
Solution :
Let $x$ be the actual bill amount
Discount = 15% of $x$
Discount% = $\frac{\text{Discount}}{\text{Actual Price}}$ × 100%
⇒ INR 54 = 15% of $x$
⇒ $x$ = $\frac{5400}{15}$ = INR 360
Hence, the correct answer is INR 360.
Related Questions
Know More about
Staff Selection Commission Combined High ...
Application | Eligibility | Admit Card | Answer Key | Preparation Tips | Result | Cutoff
Get Updates Brochure
Your Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam brochure has been successfully mailed to your registered email id “”.
