Arithmeticmedium · Past Paper
If a jacket is sold for Rs. 5,650 after adding 13% VAT, find the selling price before VAT.
ARs. 5,000
BRs. 5,100
CRs. 4,800
DRs. 5,200
✓ Correct Answer: A — Rs. 5,000
Price before VAT = (Price with VAT * 100) / (100 + VAT rate). (5650 * 100) / 113 = 5000.
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