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Subham purchased the grocery of Rs8000. He got 10% discount on it. After the discount, he paid tax at the rate of 7.5%. If the

shopkeeper charged Rs. 200 for home delivery, then find out the amount paid by him to get the grocery at his home.

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SSC MTS 2nd Nov 2021 Shift-1

Rs7,940

Rs8,155

Rs9,660

Rs6,851

- Subham bought groceries worth Rs 8,000.

- He received a 10% discount, reducing the price by Rs 800 (10% of Rs 8,000).

- The discounted price is Rs 7,200 (Rs 8,000 - Rs 800).

- Tax at 7.5% was added to the discounted price. This equals Rs 540 (7.5% of Rs 7,200).

- After tax, the cost becomes Rs 7,740 (Rs 7,200 + Rs 540).

- The shopkeeper also charged Rs 200 for home delivery.

- The total amount Subham paid is Rs 7,940 (Rs 7,740 + Rs 200).

- Option 1: Rs 7,940 is the correct answer.