A ready-made garment shopkeeper gives 5% discount on the dress of ₹ 1000 and charges 5% GST on the remaining amount, then what is the purchase price of the dress for the customer?

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Answer: ₹ 997.50

Discount \( = 5\% \text{ of } 1000 = ₹\,50 \); taxable value \( = ₹\,950 \).

GST \( = 5\% \text{ of } 950 = ₹\,47.50 \)

\[ \text{Price} = 950 + 47.50 = ₹\,997.50 \]

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