NumericalModerate2 marks
8(c)
The printed price of an air conditioner is Rs. 45000/-. The wholesaler allows a discount of 10% to the shopkeeper. The shopkeeper sells the article to the customer at a discount of 5% of the marked price. Sales tax (under VAT) is charged at the rate of 12% at every stage. Find:
The total amount paid by the customer inclusive of tax.
Topic: GST / tax calculation
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Answer
Exam answer
Marked price = ₹45,000.
Customer discount = 5% of marked price: = 45,000 × 5/100 = ₹2,250.
Selling price before VAT = 45,000 − 2,250 = ₹42,750.
VAT at 12% = 42,750 × 12/100 = ₹5,130.
Total amount paid = 42,750 + 5,130 = ₹47,880.
Answer: ₹47,880.
Explanation
The customer receives the 5% discount on the marked price and pays 12% VAT on the resulting selling price.
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