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Alol bought a scientific calculator for Rs. 728, including sales tax. The list price of the calculator was Rs. 650. Find the rate of sales tax.

A

0.09

B

0.1

C

0.11

D

0.12

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The correct Answer is:
D
List price =Rs. 650.
Selling price including sales tax=Rs. 728
Let the sales tax rate be r%.
Sales tax (in Rs.)=728-650=78
The rate of sales tax `=(78)/(650)xx100%=12%`.
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