Sales tax of $8\%$ is added to the price of a textbook of Rs. $250$. The amount payable is

Sales tax of $8\%$ is added to the price of a textbook of Rs. $250$. The amount payable is
  1. Rs. $258$
  2. Rs. $270$
  3. Rs. $275$
  4. Rs. $280$

Solution

Tax $= 8\%$ of $250 = 20$. Total $= 250 + 20 = 270$.

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