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A receipt shows a VAT-inclusive total of ₱5,432. How much of this is the 12% VAT?
- ₱582
- ₱651.84
- ₱4,850
- ₱608.38
Answer
A. ₱582
Solution
VAT-exclusive price = ₱5,432 ÷ 1.12 = ₱4,850. VAT = ₱5,432 − ₱4,850 = ₱582 (or ₱5,432 × 12/112).
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