Question

Example 8: (Finding Sales Tax) The cost of a pair of
roller skates at a shop was 450. The sales tax charged was
5%. Find the bill amount.​

Answer 1

Cost Price of Roller skates=Rs 450

Sales tax=5% of Rs 450

=Rs ( \frac{5}{100}×450

100

5

×450 )

=Rs 22.50

Since Sales tax is added to the Cost Price,the bill will be:

Amount=Rs(450+22.50)=Rs 472.50