Question

Shyama purchases a scooter costing Rs 36,450 and the rate of sales tax is 9%, then the total amount paid by her is ______.

Options

• Rs 36,490.50

• Rs 39,730.50

• Rs 36,454.50

• Rs 33,169.50

Answer 1

Shyama purchases a scooter costing Rs 36,450 and the rate of sales tax is 9%, then the total amount paid by her is Rs 39,730.50.

Explanation:

Since, sales tax is charged on the sale of an item by the government and is added to the bill amount. 

Shyama purchase a scooter of costing = Rs. 36450

Sales tax paid = 9%

So, total amount paid by her

= Rs. 36450 of 9% + Rs. 36450

= `9/100 xx 36450 + 36450`

= 9 × 364.5 + 36450

= 3280.5 + 36450

= Rs. 39730.5

Hence, Rs 39,730.50