Question

The cost of a headphone at a shop was Rs.1500. The sales tax charged was 7%. Find the bill amount.

• A. Rs. 1556
• B. Rs. 1566
• C. Rs. 1605
• D. Rs. 1234

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Rs. 1605

On Rs. 100, tax paid was Rs. 7

On Rs. 1500, the tax paid would be = Rs $\left(\frac{7}{100}\right)\times 1500$ = Rs. 105

Bill amount = cost of item + sales tax.

= Rs. 1500+ Rs. 105

= Rs. 1605.