SSC MTS 2026 PYQ — Question 15

SSC MTS - 17 Feb 2026 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q15

A person paid Rs. 30 as tax on an article worth Rs. 600. What is the rate of tax?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

Given:

Price of the item = ₹600

Tax = ₹30

According to the formula:

Tax % = (Tax / Price) × 100

Tax % = (30 / 600) × 100

= 5%