Question

an article was purchesed for rs 1294 including GST of 80% find the price of the article before GST was added

Answer 1

STEP 1: Calculate percentage including GST:

100 + 80 = 180%

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STEP 2: Find the price with GST

Percentage including GST = 180%

Price including GST = Rs 1294

180% = 1294

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1% = 1294 ÷ 180

1% = 7.19

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100% = 7.19 x 100

100% = Rs 719

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Answer: The price of the article before GST was Rs 719