The cost of furniture inclusive of VAT is Rs 7150. If the rate of VAT is 10%, find the original cost of the furniture.

Explanation

Let the cost be Rs `x`
`VAT =10%`
Cost including VAT `=`Rs.`7150=x+10%` of `x`
`7150=x+(10/100)x`
`7150= (110/100)x`
`x=Rs.6500`
Thus, original cost of the furniture is Rs.`6500`.