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 Rs. 2,100. The amount (in Rs.) of house tax was:
1. 25,000
2. 17,500
3. 18,000
4. 21,000

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : 17,500

Given:

Reduction on amount of bill before due date(in %) = 12%

Reduction on amount of bill before due date(in Rs.) = Rs. 2,100

Calculations:

Let the house tax be x.

x × 12% = 2,100

⇒ 0.12x = 2,100

⇒ x = 2,100/0.12

⇒ x = 17,500

∴ The amount of house tax was Rs. 17,500