Multiple choice

The selling price of a washing machine was Rs. 15,120. But the total amount paid by the customer including sales tax is Rs. 16,632, then how much is the sales tax charged (in percentage)?

  1. 8%

  2. 10%

  3. 1%

  4. 100%

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Sales tax amount = Rs.16,632 - Rs.15,120 = Rs. 1,512

Let “R” be the sales tax in percentage. Then, 1,512 = (R/100) x 15,120 ; R = (1,512 x 100) / 15,120 = 10%