Sonu bought a short listed at Rs 850 for Rs892. 50 after paying tax. what is the rate of tax?
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Answer:
Rate of tax is 5%
Step-by-step explanation:
The list price of the item = Rs 850
After Paying tax = Rs 892. 50
Tax = Rs (892. 50- 850)
= 42.50
Now, let the x% is the rate of tax
42.50 = x% of 850
42.50 = (x/100) *850
42.50 = x*85/10
42.50*10/85 = x
425/85 = x
x= 5%
The rate of tax is 5%
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Answer:
5%
Step-by-step explanation:
The list price of the item = Rs 850
After Paying tax = Rs 892. 50
Tax = Rs (892. 50- 850) = 42.50
Now, let the x% is the rate of tax
42.50 = x% of 850
42.50 = (x/100) *850
42.50 = x*85/10
42.50*10/85 = x
425/85 = x
x= 5%
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