Q9 of 70 Page 13

A colour T.V. is available for Rs. 13440 inclusive of VAT. If the original cost of TV is Rs. 12000, find the rate of VAT.

Given,


Cost of TV including VAT = RS.13440


Original cost = Rs.12000


Let rate of VAT = x%


So,


=


=


=


Hence,


Rate of VAT = 12%


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