Question

There is $12\%$ sales tax on a Rs. $550$ item. How much is the sales tax and how much do I pay total?

• A. $161$
• B. $616$
• C. $66$
• D. $566$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $616$

Given, sales tax $=12\%$ on Rs. $550$
$=$ $\frac{12}{100}\times 550$
$=66$
Total sales tax $=550+66$
$=$ Rs. $616$

Therefore, total amount paid is Rs. $616$.