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Julie buys a washing machine. 20% VAT was added to the price of the washing machine.Jules then has to pay a total of 600 pounds. what is the price of the washing machine with no VAT added?

Solution

J u l i e b u ys a w a s hin g ma c hin e . 20% V A T w a s a dd e d t o t h e p r i ce o f t h e w a s hin g ma c hin e . J u l es t h e n ha s t o p a y a t o t a l o f 600 p o u n d s . w ha t i s t h e p r i ce o f t h e w a s hin g ma c hin e w i t h n o V A T a dd e d ?

Solution

Amount after addition : 720

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x = 600 + 0.2 \cdot 600

x = 600 + 0.2 \cdot 600 : x = 720

Amount after addition : 720

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