Question

In Chennai, Caleb plans to purchase a particular service for Rs. $1300$, plus VAT at $14.5\%$. What is the total cost including VAT?

• A. $1388.5$
• B. $188.5$
• C. $1488.5$
• D. $1300$

Answer 1

The correct option is C $1488.5$

Total cost with VAT $=$ cost without VAT $+14.5\%$ of cost without VAT
$=1300+\frac{14.5}{100}\times 1300$
$=1300+188.5$
$=1488.5$
Therefore, total cost including VAT is Rs. $1488.5$.