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 paid was:
1. 25,000
2. 21,000
3. 15,400
4. 17,500

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : 15,400

Given:

Percentage reduction on the amount of bill if paid before due date = 12%

Reduction amount = Rs.2100

Formula Used: 

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

Tax amount paid = Total Tax amount - reduced amount

Calculation:

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

Total amount paid = 17500 – 2100 = Rs.15400

∴ The amount of house tax paid was is Rs. 15400