Question

The cost of a washing machine is Rs 12,500.The sales tax charged was 8%. Find the bill amount.

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the basic cost is Rs. x

Then according to the question, we have

⇒x+10% of x=13530

⇒x+ 10/x =13530

⇒ 11x/10=13530

⇒x= 135300/11

⇒x= Rs. 12300

Thus, the basic cost is Rs. 12300.