Ghafoor went to the stationers and bought things worth Rs. 25, out of which 30 paise went on sales tax on taxable purchases. If the tax rate was 6%, then what was the cost of the tax free items?
Maths / Percentage MCQs Math — Multiple-choice practice
- A. Rs. 19.70
- B. Rs. 15
- C. Rs. 15.70
- D. None of these
Correct answer
Rs. 19.70
Explanation
Explanation Total cost of items = Rs. 25 Tax amount = 30 paise = Rs. 0.30 Tax rate = 6% Let's find the cost of the taxable items: Tax amount = 6% of taxable items 0.30 = (6/100) × taxable items Taxable items = 0.30 × (100/6) = Rs. 5 Now, let's find the cost of the tax-free items: Cost of tax-free items = Total cost - Taxable items - Tax amount = 25 - 5 - 0.30 = Rs. 19.70
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