If the marginal tax rate is 40% and an individual's income rises from Rs 10,000 to Rs 12,000, what will be the total tax amount paid?

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1 Jun 2019
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Since the marginal tax rate is 40%, the total tax on an income of Rs 12,000 is 40% of 12,000, which equals Rs 4,800. Therefore, the total tax paid amounts to Rs 4,800.

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