Question

Find the buying price of a two bars of soaps at Rs .35 each when 5% sales tax is added on its purchase.

Answer 1

Find the price of 2 bars of soaps:

1 bar = Rs 35

2 bars = 35 x 2 = Rs 70

Find the sales tax:

Sales Tax = 5% x 70 = 0.05 x 70 = Rs 3.50

Find the price with sales tax:

70 + 3.5 = Rs 73.50

Answer: The buying price is Rs 73.50

Answer 2

5% of 35 = 5 × 35 / 100
= 1.75
CP of each Soaps = Rs. 36.75
CP of 2 Soaps =Rs. 73.5