Question

Gauri went to the stationers 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?

a.

Rs. 15

b.

Rs. 15.70

c.

Rs. 19.70

d.

Rs. 20

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Answer: (c).Rs. 19.70

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