Question

Shyama purchases a scooter costing $\mathrm{Rs}.36,450$ and the rate of sales tax is $9\%$, then the total amount paid by her is:

• A. $\mathrm{Rs}.39,730.50$
• B. $\mathrm{Rs}.36,490.50$
• C. $\mathrm{Rs}.36,454.50$
• D. $\mathrm{Rs}.33,169.50$

Answer 1

The correct option is A

$\mathrm{Rs}.39,730.50$

Explanation for correct Answer :

Determine the total amount paid by Shyama.

The government collects sales tax on items sold and adds it to the bill amount.

Shyama purchases a scooter for $\mathrm{Rs}.36450$.

Sales tax was paid is $9\%$

The amount paid by Shyama is given as :

$\begin{array}{rcl}\mathrm{Amount}& =& \text{Rs.}36450\text{of}9\mathrm{\%}+\text{Rs.}36450\\ & =& \frac{9}{100}\times 36450+36450\\ & =& 9\times 364.5+36450\\ & =& 3280.5\mathrm{\_}+36450\\ & =& \mathrm{Rs}.39,730.50\end{array}$

Hence, option (A) is the correct answer