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A man's annual income has increased by Rs 5 lakhs but the tax on income that he has to pay has reduced from 12% to 10%. He now pays Rs 10,0…

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A man's annual income has increased by Rs 5 lakhs but the tax on income that he has to pay has reduced from 12% to 10%. He now pays Rs 10,000 more income tax. What is his increased income (in Rs lakhs)?
  • A20
  • B25
  • C15
  • D10
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CCommunity
Let the income before increment = Rs. x so increased income = Rs. (x + 500000) lakhs

According to given condition;

0.1(x + 500000) – 0.12x = 10000

⇒ 0.02x = 40000

⇒ x = 2000000 = Rs. 20 lakhs

∴ Increased income = 20 + 5 = 25 lakhs
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CCommunity
Let the income before increment = Rs. x so increased income = Rs. (x + 500000) lakhs

According to given condition;

0.1(x + 500000) – 0.12x = 10000

⇒ 0.02x = 40000

⇒ x = 2000000 = Rs. 20 lakhs

∴ Increased income = 20 + 5 = 25 lakhs