Question

the cost of a furniture inclusive of sales tax is rs 7150. if the original cost of the furniture is rs 6500.find the rate of sales tax

Answer 1

Cost of furniture inclusive of sales tax =7150

Original cost =6500

Increase =7150-6500 =650

Direct =10%

But
This is solution

Tax%= increment/cp or original cost x 100

Tax%=65/650 x100

=10%

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Answer 2

let rate of sales tak be x
cost inclusive of sales tax = 7150
original cost = 6500
tax charged = 7150 - 6500= 650
=> 6500 * x/100 = 650
=> x = 650 * 100/ 6500
=> x = 10%