Question

Madam purchased a computer for 38980 including VAT 4% what is the original price of the computer

Answer 1

C. P. of computer including VAT=₹38980  C. P.  Of computer before VAT was added =₹x   So, cost price (C. P.) + VAT =₹38980 =>.  x+4% of x =38980  =>.  x + 4/100 * x = 38980  = > 100x+4x / 100 = 38980  => 104x/100 =  38980  => x =  38980 * 100/104  => x =18,740. 3846