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Question
A watch is listed at Rs 15,500 and the sales tax on it is 18%. Find the selling price of the watch.
Solution
Listed price of watch = Rs 15,500
Rate of sales tax = 18%
Sales tax = `"Rs"(15,500 xx 18)/100="Rs"2,790`
Selling price of watch= Rs (15,500 + 2,790) = Rs 18,290
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