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Finding Increase or Decrease Percentage in Situations

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I purchased a hair-dryer for Rs. $5, 400$ including $8$ % VAT. Find the price before VAT was added.
Rs. $5000$
Rs. $6000$
Rs. $7000$
Rs. $8000$

A

Rs.

8000

B

Rs.

5000

C

Rs.

7000

D

Rs.

6000

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The correct option is C Rs. $5000$
Let its original price be $x$

$x + \frac{8}{100} x = 5400$

$\frac{108 x}{100} = 5400$

$x = 5000 R s .$

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