Question

Ankur bought some articles for ₹75.20 including 4% vat. Find the price before vat was added.

Answer 1

Answer:

Rs 72.31

Step-by-step explanation:

Vat = 4% (Given)

Selling Price = 100 + 4 = 104%

Find the cost price:

104% = Rs 75.20

1% = Rs 0.7231

100% = 0.7231 x 100 = Rs 72.31

Answer: The price before VAT is Rs 72.31

Answer 2

Answer : $\bold{Price \: before \: VAT \: = \: Rs \: 72.3}$


Explanation -

Cost of articles = Rs 75.20

Including = 4% vat

100 + 4 = 104 %


Finding the price before vat -

104 % = 75.20

100 % = ?

(100 x 75.20) ÷ 104

= 7520 ÷ 104

= 72.3


Hence:

Price before VAT = Rs 72.3