Rahul bought a gift for his friend, Nitin. He had left the price tag intact, so, Nitin saw that the item cost him ₹ 200. The sales tax levied on the item was 5%. What was the total amount paid by Rahul for the gift?

₹200

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₹220

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₹210

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₹205

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Solution

The correct option is C ₹210
Price of the gift = ₹200
Sales tax = 5% of CP = 5% of 200 $= \frac{5}{100} \times 200 = ₹ 10$

Thus, total cost = Price of the gift + sales tax
= ₹200 + ₹10 = ₹210

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Rahul bought a gift for his friend, Nitin. He had left the price tag intact, so, Nitin saw that the item cost him ₹ 200. The sales tax levied on the item was 5%. What was the total amount paid by Rahul for the gift?

The correct option is C ₹210Price of the gift = ₹200 Sales tax = 5% of CP = 5% of 200 =5100×200=₹10 Thus, total cost = Price of the gift + sales tax = ₹200 + ₹10 = ₹210

The correct option is C ₹210
Price of the gift = ₹200
Sales tax = 5% of CP = 5% of 200 $= \frac{5}{100} \times 200 = ₹ 10$

Thus, total cost = Price of the gift + sales tax
= ₹200 + ₹10 = ₹210