Question

A mobile phone is priced at rs 9200. The price includes a Vat of 15%.How much is the mobile phone without vat?

Answer 1

Explanation:

cost price +VAT=RS 9200

let cost price (original price be x)

CP+VAT% *CP=Rs 9200

x+15/100*x=Rs 9200

100x+15x=Rs 9200*100

115x=Rs 920000

x=Rs 920000/115

x=Rs 8000