NumericalModerate1.5 marks
3(a)
The catalogue price of a computer set is Rs. 42,000. The shopkeeper gives a discount of 10% on the listed price. He further gives an off-season discount of 5% on the discounted price. However, sales tax at 8% is charged on the remaining price after the two successive discounts. Find
the amount of sales tax a customer has to pay
Topic: GST / tax calculation
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Answer
Exam answer
Marked price = ₹42,000.
After 10% discount: = 42,000 × 90/100 = ₹37,800.
After further 5% discount: = 37,800 × 95/100 = ₹35,910.
Sales tax at 8% = 35,910 × 8/100 = ₹2,872.80.
Answer: Sales tax = ₹2,872.80.
Explanation
Apply the successive discounts first, then calculate tax on the final discounted price.
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