If the sales tax be reduced from 31/2\% to 31/3\% , what difference does it make to a person who purchases an article whose marked price is Rs. 4,200 - Quantitative Aptitude MCQ Competitive Exam Paper 2026 | ExamTest.live

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If the sales tax be reduced from 3 \frac{1}{2} % to 3 \frac{1}{3} %, what difference does it make to a person who purchases an article whose marked price is Rs. 4, 200 ?

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Initial sales tax rate = 3 \frac{1}{2} % = \frac{7}{2} % Reduced sales tax rate = 3 \frac{1}{3} % = \frac{10}{3} % Difference in tax rate: Difference = \frac{7}{2} % - \frac{10}{3} % = (\frac{21 - 20}{6}) % = \frac{1}{6} % Marked price of the article = Rs. 4, 200 Difference in the amount paid: Difference in amount = \frac{1}{6} % of 4200 Difference in amount = \frac{1}{6 \times 100} \times 4200 = \frac{4200}{600} = 7 Thus, it makes a difference of Rs. 7 .

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If the sales tax be reduced from 3 \frac{1}{2} % to 3 \frac{1}{3} %, what difference does it make to a person who purchases an article whose marked price is Rs. 4, 200 ?

Rs. 6

Rs. 7

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Rs. 9

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