Question

Rajeeta purchased a set of cosmetics. She paid Rs. 165 for it including VAT. If the rate of VAT is 10%, find the sale price of the set.

Answer 1

Given,

Cost of set of cosmetics = Rs 165

VAT = 10%

Let us consider the sale price of set be = Rs x

Rate of VAT = 10% of x = 10x/100

So,

x + 10x/100 = 165

11x/10 = 165

11x = 165 × 10

x = 1650/11

= 150

∴ Sale price of set of cosmetics is Rs 150.