If the sales tax on a television set increases from 71%

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If the sales tax on a television set increases from
7 1 % to 8%.
2

what more amount will have to be paid for the television whose price (excluding sales taxes) is 19000 ?

1. 190
2. 95
3. 180
4. 90

Correct Option: B

Tricky approach Required sum = 0.5% of 19000

= 19,000 ×	0.5
	100

= 19,000 ×	5	= ₹ 95
	1000