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Question 10

Shyama purchases a scooter costing Rs 36450 and the rate of sales tax is 9%, then the total amount paid by her is
(a) Rs 36490.50
(b) Rs 39730.50
(c) Rs 36454.50
(d) Rs 33169.50

Answer 1

Since, sales tax is charged on the sale of an item by the government and is added to the bill amount.
$\because$ Shyama purchase a scooter of costing = Rs 36450
Sales tax paid =9%
So, total amount paid by her
= Rs 36450 of 9% + Rs 36450
$=\frac{9}{100}\times 36450+36450=9\times 364.5+36450$
=3280.5 + 36450
= Rs.39730.5