Question

The cost of a pair of roller skates at a shop was Rs 450. The sales tax charged was 5%. Find the bill amount.

Answer 1

cost of roller skates is 450 rupees.
tax of it is 5% of sell price.

so, first find the 5% of it .

5×450/100
= 22.5

add tax with sell price

450+22.5 = 472.5 rupees.

Answer 2

Given:

The cost of a pair of roller skates at a shop = Rs 450.

The sales tax charged = 5%.

To Find:

The bill amount.

Solution:

Firstly, the 5% of it,

5×450 / 100.

= 2250 / 100.

= 22.5.

Now,

Adding the tax with sell price,

= 450+22.5.

= 472.5 rupees.

Hence, The bill amount is 472.5 rupees.