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Question
Swarna paid Rs 20 as VAT on a pair of shoes worth Rs 250. Find the rate of VAT.
Solution
\[\text { Given }, \]
\[\text { Amount paid by Swarna for a pair of shoes = Rs } . 250\]
\[\text { VAT paid by her = Rs }. 20\]
\[\text { Let the rate of VAT be x % } . \]
\[\text { Then }, \]
\[\text { x % of }250 = 20\]
\[\frac{x}{100} \times 250 = 20\]
\[2 . 5x = 20\]
\[x = 8\]
\[\text { Thus, Swarna paid 8 % VAT on the pair of shoes } .\]
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