Question

Sandeep buys a pair of shoes for 577.50 . If he has paid ₹ 27.50 as sales tax, find the rate of sales tax , find the rate of sales tax.​

Answer 1

The correct 5%

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Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

s.p of shoes = rs 577.50

sale taxe = rs 27.50

= 577.50 - 27.50

= rs 550

let be mp = x so sp = mp + mp x $\frac{x}{100}$

1. 577.50 = 550 + 550x$\frac{x}{100}$
2. 577=550+5.5x
3. 577.50-550=27.5
4. $\frac{27.5}{5.5} x 100$=5%
5. = answer=5%