Question

Anushka pays
5% sales tax in addition to the price of a pen. Find the price of pen, if she pays rs5.25 in all.

Answer 1

Let the Price of Pen = P
Tax = 5% = 5 P /100
Total to be paid = P + 5P/100 = 21P/20

Total price paid = Rs 5.25
So  21 P/20 = Rs 5.25
      P = Rs 5.

Answer 2

Answer:

let the price of the pen = X

tax 5% 5

100

total price = x + 5x = 21x

100 20

21x = 5.25

20

price = ₹ 5