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Out of the four options, only one is correct. Write the correct answer.

The original price of a washing machine which was bought for Rs 13,500 inclusive of 8% VAT is

The price of the washing machine = ₹13500


VAT(Value Added Tax] is included in selling price, which is 8%


The original price of the washing machine including of 8% VAT


= 13500 – 13500 ×


= 13500 – 135 × 8


= 13500 – 1080


= ₹12420


Hence, option (a) is correct.

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