Question

Shiva punched a bicycle for rupees1872 includingtax. if the cost price is rupees 1800,find the rate of sale tax

Answer 1

Answer :

Given : Shiva purchased a bicycle for Rs . 1872 including tax .

And

Cost price of bicycle = 1800

So,

Amount for sale tax = 1872 - 1800 = 72

Let sale tax = x % , So

x % of 1800 = 72

$$\begin{gathered} \Rightarrow \frac{1800x}{100}=72 \\ \Rightarrow 18x=72 \\ \Rightarrow x=\frac{72}{18} \\ \mathbf{\Rightarrow }\mathbf{}\mathit{x}\mathbf{}\mathbf{=}\mathbf{}\mathbf{4} \end{gathered}$$
So,
Sale tax = 4 % ( Ans )