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What should be price before VAT of a pair of shoes for Rs 300 including a tax of 10%.

Solution

Wha t s h o u l d b e p r i ce b e f ore V A T o f a p ai r o f s h oes f or R s 300 in c l u d in g a t a x o f 10%.

Solution

Amount before tax : 272.72727 \dots

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

300 = x + 0.1 x

300 = x + 0.1 x : x = \frac{3000}{11}

\frac{3000}{11} = 272.72727 \dots

Amount before tax : 272.72727 \dots

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