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The price of watch including 10% VAT is Rs. 825. What is its basic price?

VAT = 10%


Selling Price = Rs.825


Let × be the base price.


Vat Amount = 10% of x


= x/10


Base Price + VAT = Selling Price


× + x/10 = 825


11x/10 = 825


× = (825 × 10) / 11


= Rs.750

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