The price of a TV set inclusive of sales tax of 9% is ₹ 13407. Find its marked price. (R.R.B., 2008) · ABC26GN2111
Subject: General Aptitude · Chapter: Percentage · Exam: R.R.B. 2008
The price of a TV set inclusive of sales tax of 9\% is ₹ 13407. Find its marked price. (R.R.B., 2008)
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Explanation
Let the M.P. of T.V. set be ₹ $x$. Then, $x+9\%$ of $x=13407 \Rightarrow x+\frac{9x}{100}=13407 \Rightarrow \frac{109x}{100}=13407 \Rightarrow x=\left(\frac{13407\times 100}{109}\right)=12300$. Hence, marked price $=₹12300$.
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