Question

Vinay paid ₹24.50as sales tax on a pair of shoes worth ₹350 find the rate of sales tax

Answer 1

Here, Let us consider Rs. 24.50 as 'x'% of Rs. 350.

350 × x/100 = 24.50

From this equation,

x = 245/35 = 7

Hence, Vinay actually paid 7% Sales tax.

Answer 2

vinay paid 24.50₹ with sales tax he paid 350 ₹.

find the rate of sales tax? =24.50*100 /350=7 the rate of sales tax =7%