Question
If someone pays their gas bill before the due date, they
receive a 20% discount. However, a person got only 17% discount and ended up paying Rs. 18 more. What is the total bill amount?Solution
ATQ,
Let the amount of the bill = Rs. x
According to the question,
x × 20% - x × 17% = 18
x × 3% = 18
x = Rs. 600
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