Question

Vimala purchased a microwave oven with price Rs.$25,000$. If $5$% discount was given and $2$% CST was paid, then find the amount paid by Vimla.

Answer 1

List price of the oven $=$ Rs.$25,000$
Discount $=5$% of Rs.$25,000$
$=\frac{5}{100}\times 25,000$
$=$ RS.$1,250$
CST paid $=2$% of Rs.$25,000$
$=\frac{2}{100}\times 24,000$
$=$ Rs.$500$
Amount paid by Vimla$=25,000-1,250+500$
$=$Rs.$24,250$