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

A

`Rs. 5400`

B

`Rs. 4000`

C

`Rs. 4500`

D

`Rs. 6500`

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The correct Answer is:
A
Let price without VAT in rupees is `x`.
Then, Vat in rupees`= x**8/100 = (2x)/25`
so, `x+(2x)/25 = 5400=> 27x = 5400**25`
`x = 200*25 = 5000`
So, price before VAT is `5000` Rs.
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