Question

The SGST paid by a customer to the shopkeeper for an article which is priced at ₹ 500 is ₹ 15. The rate of GST charged is ______.

Options

• 1.5%

• 3%

• 5%

• 6%

Answer 1

The SGST paid by a customer to the shopkeeper for an article which is priced at ₹ 500 is ₹ 15. The rate of GST charged is 6%.

Explanation:

SGST is half of the total GST.

Since SGST = ₹ 15 on ₹ 500,

SGST rate = 3%,

so the total GST rate is 3% + 3% = 6%.