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 ₹4,200 ? - Quantitative Aptitude MCQ Competitive Exam 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 ₹4, 200 ?

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Step 1: Calculate the difference in sales tax percentages. Initial tax = 3 \frac{1}{2} % = \frac{7}{2} % Reduced tax = 3 \frac{1}{3} % = \frac{10}{3} % Difference in tax = \frac{7}{2} % - \frac{10}{3} % = \frac{21 - 20}{6} % = \frac{1}{6} % **Step 2: Find the difference in amount for a marked price of ₹4, 200 .** Difference in amount = \frac{1}{6} % of 4200 Difference in amount = \frac{1}{6 \times 100} \times 4200 = \frac{4200}{600} = 7 Hence, it makes a difference of ₹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 ₹4, 200 ?

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₹7

₹10

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