Tanvy bought a watch for Rs.1980 including VAT at 10%. Find the original price of the watch.

Question

Philoid · Accepted Answer

VAT = 10%

Selling Price = Rs.1980

Let × be the original price of watch.

VAT Amount = 10% of x

=x/10

× + x/10 = 1980

11x/10 = 1980

X= (1980 × 10) / 11

= Rs.1800

So, Original Price of Watch excluding VAT is Rs.1800.