Question

Find the original price of refrigerator bought for Rs 26400 including 10% VAT

Answer 1

Cost of the T.V including VAT =Rs. 22000

VAT%=10

Let the original price =x

x+10x100=22000

100x+10x100=22000

110x=22000×100

x=22000×100110

=20,000

The cost of T.V before adding the VAT = Rs. 20,000

Answer : 20000

Answer 2

let x be
cost price +VAT =26400
x+10of x =26400
110x÷100=26400
26400×100÷110=x
x=24000