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Varshit purchased a pair of shoes for Rs. 3360 including a VAT of 12%. Find the amount he paid towards VAT.

A

Rs. 240

B

Rs. 360

C

Rs. 300

D

Rs. 410

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The correct Answer is:
B
(i) Let the list price be Rs.x.
(ii) x+12% of x=3360, find x, then find (3360-x).
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