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If 8% VAT is included in the prices. Find the original price of:

a) A TV bought for Rs 13500


b) A shampoo bottle bought for Rs. 180?

a) Price including VAT = Rs.13500


which is including 8% of VAT


Let the original price be x






x = 12500


b) price including VAT = Rs.180


let the original price be y





y = 166.66


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