Devankar is 30 years old and pays an income tax of ₹8400 as Income tax every year. What is the total of Education cess and Secondary education cess that he pays in the entire year?
A
₹278
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B
₹252
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C
₹236
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D
₹240
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Solution
The correct option is B ₹252 Income tax = ₹8400 Education cess = 2% of ₹8400 = 2100×8400 = ₹168 Secondary Education cess = 1% of ₹8400 = 1100×8400 = ₹84 Total that Devankar pays = ₹168 + ₹84 = ₹252