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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


Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024
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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.

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