What is General Sales Tax (GST)? and Real Life Word problems on GST with Verified Solutions

General Sales Tax (GST):

The tax a buyer pays to the seller at the time of buying things is called General Sales Tax (GST). GST is imposed by the government on the percentage of the selling prices of things. In Pakistan, its rate varies from 0% to 25% depending on exemptions and types of industry.

In Pakistan some basic items including wheat, rice, pulses, vegetables, meat, poultry, books, drugs, etc. are exempted from the general sales tax and the same may not be in other region of the world.

Following are the Real-Life Word Problems on General Sale  Tax (GST) solved in a proper and easy method with verified answers.

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Word Problem No. 1:  

Saleem bought a car for Rs. 875,000 and paid 16% as a tax. How much tax did he pay? (Ans. Rs.140,000)

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Word Problem No. 2: 

The price of a mobile is Rs.8,800 inclusive of a 10% GST. What is the original price of the mobile?  (Ans. Rs.8,000)

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Word Problem No. 3: 

Calculate the price that a customer has to pay for each article with a 16% general sales tax imposed on it. 
(i) Football = Rs.800 (ii) Rackets = Rs. 1,250 (iii) Hockey = Rs. 1,650 (iv) Bat = Rs.2,100

 Ans. {(i)  Rs.928 (ii) Rs. 1,450 (iii)  Rs. 1,914 (iv) Rs.2,436}

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Word Problem No. 4: 

The price of a toy including 5% general sales tax is Rs.945. Find the original price of the toy. (Ans. Rs.900)

Word Problem No. 5: 

The price of a bicycle is Rs.6,480 inclusive of 8% GST. What is the original price of the bicycle? (Ans. 6000)

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Word Problem No. 6: 

The price of a toy is Rs.500. Find the sale price of the toy if GST is 16%. (Ans. 580)

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Word Problem No. 7: 

Nabeel bought a bag for Rs.4,000 and paid Rs.560 more as GST. Find the percentage of GST. (Ans. 614 %)

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