Question

7. The cost of an item in a shop is *850. If the sales
tax charged was 5%, find the actual cost of the
item.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

On Rs. 100, the tax paid was Rs. 5.

On Rs. 450, the tax paid would be = Rs.  

100

5

​  

×450=Rs.22.5

Bill amount = Cost of item + Sales tax = Rs.450+Rs.22.5=Rs.472.5

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Answer 2

Answer:

rs. 892.5

Step-by-step explanation:

For 100 tax is 5%

So, for 850 tax is = 5/100 × 850

= 5/10 × 85

= rs. 42.5 ( tax )

Therefore, rs. 850 + 42.5 = rs. 892.5

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