Multiple choice

Mr. Thomas purchased dress materials costing around Rs. 92,650 including 9% sales tax. From these materials, he designed three types of dresses K, L and M. Excluding the tax, these dresses were sold at Rs. 20,000, Rs. 38,000 and Rs. 42,000. The sales tax rates on these dresses are 4%, 8% and 12% respectively.

Which of the following is the total tax received by Mr. Thomas after selling all the dress materials?

  1. Rs. 800

  2. Rs. 3040

  3. Rs. 5040

  4. Rs. 8880

  5. Rs. 7280

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Total tax received = 4% of 20,000 + 8% of 38,000 + 12% of 42,000 = Rs. 800 + Rs. 3040 + Rs. 5040 = Rs. 8880