solutions quiz

John purchased a pair of shoes costing Rs. 850 

including Sales Tax.

 If the rate of Sales Tax is 8%, find the sale price 

of the shoes.

Solution:

Sale price of shoes = Rs. 850

And,

Sales Tax = 6% of Rs. 850 = Rs. 51

Therefore,

The total amount paid by John

= Rs. 850 + Rs. 51

= Rs. 901     -Ans.