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Tanvy bought a watch for Rs.1980 including VAT at 10%. Find the original price of the watch.

VAT = 10%


Selling Price = Rs.1980


Let × be the original price of watch.


VAT Amount = 10% of x


=x/10


× + x/10 = 1980


11x/10 = 1980


X= (1980 × 10) / 11


= Rs.1800


So, Original Price of Watch excluding VAT is Rs.1800.


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