Question

abdul purchased a cast for r 1260 including tex of 5% .find the price of the cast before vat was added

Answer 1

Let the cost be Rs.x
Cost price + tax = 1260
(x)+(5/100)x=1260
(20+1)x/20=1260
x=(1260*20)/21
x=1200

The cost price is Rs.1200