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What is sales tax_____________?

Correct answer: A. Levied on the retail price of merchandise and collected by retailer

  • A. Levied on the retail price of merchandise and collected by retailer
  • B. Tax deducted at source
  • C. Tax on local produce
  • D. Tax on gross sale

Explanation

Sales tax is imposed on the sale price of goods and is commonly collected from the buyer by the retailer, who then pays it to the government. A tax deducted at source is a different collection method.

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