Question

An item that is priced $Rs.50$ was sold for a total cost of $Rs.60$. What percent sales tax rate was applied?

• A. $20$%
• B. $10$%
• C. $30$%
• D. none

Answer 1

The correct option is A $20$%

$60-50=10$, $10\times \frac{50}{100}\times x$
$x=\frac{100}{5}=20$%