Question
If the sales tax be reduced from 3(1/2) % to 3(1 /3) %
what difference does it make to a person who purchases an article whose marked price is 4,200?Solution
Required difference = [3 (1/2) % of Rs.8400] - [3 (1/3) % of Rs.8400] = [(7/2-(10/3)] % of Rs.4200 =1/6 % of 4200 = [(1/6) ×4200× (1/100)] = Rs. 7.
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