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Mahesh bought a leather coat, quoted at Rs. $12000$ for Rs. $30000$ after paying the sales tax. Calculate the rate of sales tax charged.

A

100 %

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150 %

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C

200 %

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250 %

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Solution

The correct option is C $150 %$
Total amount paid (including sales tax) $= 30000$
Sales tax paid $= 30000 - 12000 = 18000$
Rate of sales tax $=$ $\frac{18000}{12000} \times 100 = 150$ $%$

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