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Q.  If the sales tax be reduced from 4 (1/3) % to 2 (1/2) %, then what difference does it make to a person who purchases a bag with marked price of Rs. 8000?

a. Rs. 156.66
b. Rs. 150.23
c. Rs. 146.66
d. Rs. 135.06


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