Mr. x and Mr. y each bought the same motorcycle using a

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Mr. x and Mr. y each bought the same motorcycle using a 10% off coupon. Mr. x’s cashier took 10% off the price and then added 8.5% sales tax whereas Mr. y’s cashier first added the sales tax and then took 10% off the total price. The amount Mr. x paid is

1. less by ₹ 550 as the amount Mr. y paid
2. same as the amount Mr. y paid
3. greater by ₹ 85 as the amount Mr. y paid
4. greater by ₹ 850 as the amount Mr. y paid

Correct Option: B

Price of motor cycle = Rs. α
(let)
For Mr. x

C.P. of motor cycle = Rs.		90α	×	108.5
		100		100

For Mr y

C.P. of motor cycle = Rs.		108.5α	×	90
		100		100