If 10% is deducted from a bill, $58.50 remains to be paid. How much is the original bill?

Let the original bill be $ x $.

Given that 10% is deducted from the bill, the remaining amount to be paid is 90% of the original bill. This can be expressed as:

\[
0.9x = 58.50
\]

To find the original bill $ x $, we can divide both sides of the equation by 0.9:

\[
x = \frac{58.50}{0.9}
\]

\[
x = 65
\]

So, the original bill was **$65**.

Would you like more details on this solution, or do you have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions you might find interesting:
1. What would the remaining amount be if the discount was 15% instead of 10%?
2. How much is saved by the 10% deduction?
3. What would the original bill be if $70.20 remained after a 10% deduction?
4. If a 20% deduction was applied, what would the original bill be?
5. How would you calculate the original bill if a 25% deduction left $43.50 to be paid?

**Tip:** When solving percentage problems, it's often useful to express the percentage as a decimal for easier calculation.

Learn how to calculate the original bill after a 10% discount with a step-by-step solution. Given that 10% is deducted from a bill and $58.50 remains to be paid, find the original bill using basic percentage calculation. Suitable for Grades 7-9 students and anyone needing to understand percentage deduction problems.

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