Malti bought a TV for ₹ 8,800 including GST at 10%. What is the original cost of the TV?
Answer: ₹8,000
Explanation
Let the original cost of the TV = C
Cost of TV with 10% GST = 100110C
Given, Cost of TV with 10% GST = ₹ 8,800
⇒ 100110C = 8800
⇒ C = 8000
∴ The original cost of the TV = ₹ 8,000
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