The cost of a book marked at Rs 190 after paying a sales tax of 2% is Rs 192. Is the following statement true or false

Solution:

Marked Price of the Book = Rs. 190

Sales Tax @ 2% = 2% × 190 = 3.80

The Sales Price = Rs. 190 + Rs. 3.80 = Rs. 193.80

Hence the statement is False.

✦ Try this: The cost of a book marked at Rs 200 after paying a sales tax of 3% is Rs ______.

Marked Price of the Book = Rs. 200

Sales Tax @ 3% = 3% × 200 = Rs. 6

The Sales Price = Rs. 200 + Rs.6 = Rs. 206

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NCERT Exemplar Class 8 Maths Chapter 9 Problem 62

The cost of a book marked at Rs 190 after paying a sales tax of 2% is Rs 192. Is the following statement true or false

Summary:

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

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