Question

market price of am article is Rs 2200. After allowing a certain percent of discount with 13% value added tax (VAT) levide, the article is sold at Rs 2063.38. Find the discount percent​

Answer 1

Answer:

• The vat amount = 13% x 2200 = 286 Rs.
• the amount without vat, 2200-286 = 1914 Rs
• The discount amount is 2063.38-1914 = 149.38 Rs

From 2200 Rs the discount amount is

149.38 Rs

From 1 Rs the discount amount is

149.38/2200 Rs

From 100 Rs the discount amount is

100 x 149.38/2200

= 6.79

The discount was 6.79 %