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The cost of a book marked at Rs 190 after paying a sales tax of 2% is Rs 192. - Mathematics

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Question

The cost of a book marked at Rs 190 after paying a sales tax of 2% is Rs 192.

Options

  • True

  • False

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True or False
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Solution

This statement is False.

Explanation:

Marked price of a book = Rs. 190 

Sales tax = 2%

The cost price of the book after 2% sales tax = `190 + 2/100 xx 190`

= `190 + 190/50`

= 190 + 3.8

= Rs. 193.8

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Chapter 9: Comparing Quantities - Exercise [Page 293]

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NCERT Exemplar Mathematics [English] Class 8
Chapter 9 Comparing Quantities
Exercise | Q 62. | Page 293
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