Sarita purchases biscuits costing Rs. $158$ on which the rate of Sales Tax is 6%. She also purchase some cosmetic goods costing Rs. $354$ on which the rate of Sales Tax is $9$ %. Find the total amount (round off to nearest integer) to be paid by Sarita.

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Total amount paid by Sarita $= (158 + 6 % o f 158) + (354 + 9 % o f 354)$
$= (158 + \frac{6}{100} \times 158) + (354 + \frac{9}{100} \times 354)$
$= (158 + 9.48) + (354 + 31.86)$
$= 167.48 + 385.86 =$ Rs. $553.34$

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Sarita purchases biscuits costing Rs. 158 on which the rate of Sales Tax is 6%. She also purchase some cosmetic goods costing Rs. 354 on which the rate of Sales Tax is 9%. Find the total amount (round off to nearest integer) to be paid by Sarita.

Total amount paid by Sarita=(158+6% of 158)+(354+9% of 354)=(158+6100×158)+(354+9100×354)=(158+9.48)+(354+31.86)=167.48+385.86= Rs. 553.34

Sarita purchases biscuits costing Rs. $158$ on which the rate of Sales Tax is 6%. She also purchase some cosmetic goods costing Rs. $354$ on which the rate of Sales Tax is $9$ %. Find the total amount (round off to nearest integer) to be paid by Sarita.

Total amount paid by Sarita $= (158 + 6 % o f 158) + (354 + 9 % o f 354)$
$= (158 + \frac{6}{100} \times 158) + (354 + \frac{9}{100} \times 354)$
$= (158 + 9.48) + (354 + 31.86)$
$= 167.48 + 385.86 =$ Rs. $553.34$