Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

ᴏɴ ʀs. 100, ᴛʜᴇ ᴛᴀx ᴘᴀɪᴅ ᴡᴀs ʀs. 5.

ᴏɴ ʀs. 450, ᴛʜᴇ ᴛᴀx ᴘᴀɪᴅ ᴡᴏᴜʟᴅ ʙᴇ = ʀs. 100

5 × 450 = ʀs.22.5

ʙɪʟʟ ᴀᴍᴏᴜɴᴛ = ᴄᴏsᴛ ᴏғ ɪᴛᴇᴍ + sᴀʟᴇs ᴛᴀx

= ʀs.450 + ʀs.22.5 = ʀs.472.5

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Answer 2

Cost Price = Rs 450

Amount of Sales Tax Charged = 5% of 450 = 5/100*450 = 22.50

Thus Bill Amount = C.P. + Amount of Sales tax Charged

                              = 450+22.50

                              = Rs 472.50