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WBCS Preliminary Examination 2017 — General Studies · Question 159 of 200

Q159
ArithmeticPercentage, Profit & Loss
A man won Rs. 60,000 in a lottery. 35% of the money was taken by the Govt as tax. He actually receives
  1. a.Rs. 21,000
  2. b.Rs. 39,000
  3. c.Rs. 18,000
  4. d.Rs. 40,000

Answer: (B) Rs. 39,000

After 35% tax, he keeps 65% of the winnings: $60{,}000 \times 0.65 = \text{Rs. } 39{,}000$.

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