Rahul went to a shop and bought things worth Rs. 25, out of which 30 Paise went on sales tax on taxable purchases. If the tax rate was 6%, then what was the cost of the tax free items?	Choose the correct option:	A) Rs. 16.80	B) Rs. 15	C) Rs. 18	D) Rs. 19	E) Rs. 19.70
Total cost of the items he purchased = Rs.25   Given that out of this Rs.25, 30 Paise is given as tax   =&gt; Total tax incurred = 30 Paise = Rs.30100   Let the cost of the tax free items = x   Given that tax rate = 6%   âˆ´ (25âˆ’30100âˆ’x)6100=30100â‡’6(25âˆ’0.3âˆ’x)=30â‡’(25âˆ’0.3âˆ’x)=5   x=25âˆ’0.3âˆ’5   =19.70   correct answer - Rs. 19.70
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Rahul went to a shop and bought things worth Rs. 25, out of which 30 Paise went on sales tax on taxable purchases. If the tax rate was 6%, then what was the cost of the tax free items?