Sonika bought a V.C.R. at the list price of 18,400. If the rate of sales tax was 8%, find the amount she had to pay for purchasing the V.C.R.  Choose the correct choice from the following.
A) 19,872
B) 19,780
C) 19,680
D) 19,380
E) None of these
Sol. List price of V.C.R. =18,400   Rate of sales tax = 8%   ∴ Sales tax = 8% of 18,400   = 8⁄100 × 18400 = 1472   So, total amount which Sonika had to pay for purchasing the V.C.R. = 18,400 + 1472   = 19,872. 19,872nswer 19,872
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Sonika bought a V.C.R. at the list price of 18,400. If the rate of sales tax was 8%, find the amount she had to pay for purchasing the V.C.R.