Shruti bought a set of cosmetic items for Rs. 345 including 15% value added tax and a purse for Rs. 110 including 10% VAT. What percent is the VAT charged on the whole transaction?

Let x be the price of cosmetic


VAT =



X =


Let Y be the price of purse


VAT =



Y =


Total cost excluding VAT = 300+100 = 400


Let 3% be VAT percentage



3 =


VAT on whole transaction = 13.75%


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