Question

By decreasing sales tax of an article from 9 1/2% to 7%, the selling price of the article decreases by Rs.21. Find the decrease selling price of the article.

Answer 1

Let x = price before sales tax.
0.095x - 0.070x = 21 rupees
0.025x = 21 rupees
\[x=\frac{21}{0.025}=you\ can\ solve\]
The decreased selling price = (price before tax = value of x) * 1.07

Answer 2

@radhaganti Do you understand the above method?

Answer 3

yes! Awesome dude!

Answer 4

You're welcome :)