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Question

Mr. X's salary is increased by 20 $\%$ . On the increase, the tax rate is 10 $\%$ higher. The percentage increase in tax liability is

A

20

B

22

C

23

D

Indeterminate

Answer

Indeterminate

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is (D): Indeterminate
Explanation: Since we don't know the tax on the initial salary, we cannot calculate the increase in tax liability. Thus, the answer is D.