Question

9. A shopkeeper sells an article for 21,384
including 10% tax. However, the actual rate
of Tax is 8%. Find the extra profit made by
the dealer
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Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the actual price of the article be x. .: Profit made by the dealer=21384-20995.20= 388.80(Ans.

Answer 2

Answer:

whole answer and explanation

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the C.P of the article=Rs.x

Then x+10%ofx=21384

⇒x+10010x=21384

⇒x+10x=21384

⇒1011x=21384

⇒x=11213840=Rs.19440

Actual rate of tax=8%

∴ S.P after tax=19440+8%of19440

⇒19440+1008×19440

⇒19440+1555.2=Rs.20995.20

Profit made by shopkeper=21384−20995.20=Rs.388.80