Question

A man buys a product for Rs. 648 including sales tax. If the marked price is Rs. 600, then the rate of sales tax is

• A. 6%
  
• B. 8%
  
• C. 10%
  
• D. 12%

Answer 1

The correct option is B

8%

Let the rate of sales tax be r
Amount paid =sales price + sales tax
648 = 600 + $(\frac{r}{100}\times 600)$
48= 6r
r= 8%