Question

If the sales tax reduced from \( 3 \frac{1}{2} \% \) to \( 3 \frac{1}{3} \% \), then what difference does it make to a person who purchases an article with market price of Rs. 9000?

• A. 42
• B. 28
• C. 15
• D. None
• E.

Hint:

When calculating percentage differences, multiply the percentage by the price to find the difference between two sales taxes.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The original sales tax is \( 3 \frac{1}{2} \% = \frac{7}{2} \% \), and the new sales tax is \( 3 \frac{1}{3} \% = \frac{10}{3} \% \). Step 1: Calculate the original sales tax on the article priced at Rs. 9000: \[ \frac{7}{2} \times \frac{9000}{100} = \frac{7 \times 9000}{200} = \frac{63000}{200} = 315 \] Step 2: Calculate the new sales tax: \[ \frac{10}{3} \times \frac{9000}{100} = \frac{10 \times 9000}{300} = \frac{90000}{300} = 300 \] Step 3: Find the difference in sales tax: \[ 315 - 300 = 15 \] Thus, the difference in sales tax is Rs. 15.