Question

A geometry box is marked for Rs. $45$. If the rate of sales tax is $7\%$, find the amount a customer has to pay for it.

Answer 1

Marked price (M.P) of geometry box $=$Rs. $45$

Sales tax$=7\%$

$=\frac{7}{100}\times 45$

$=3.15$

S.P$=$M.P$+$Sales tax

Amount customer has to pay$=$Rs. $45+$Rs. $3.15$

$=$Rs. $48.15$.