Sonika bought a V.C.R. at the list price of 18,500. If the rate of sales tax was 8%, find the amount she had to pay for purchasing the V.C.R.
Choices:
A) 19,980  B) 19,780  C) 19,680  D) 19,380  E) None of these
Sol. List price of V.C.R. =18,500   Rate of sales tax = 8%   ∴ Sales tax = 8% of 18,500   = 8⁄100 × 18500 = 1480   So, total amount which Sonika had to pay for purchasing the V.C.R. = 18,500 + 1480   = 19,980. 19,980nswer 19,980
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Sonika bought a V.C.R. at the list price of 18,500. If the rate of sales tax was 8%, find the amount she had to pay for purchasing the V.C.R.