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A receipt shows a VAT-inclusive total of ₱8,204. How much of this is the 12% VAT?

  1. ₱984.48
  2. ₱879
  3. ₱7,325
  4. ₱918.85

Answer

B. ₱879

Solution

VAT-exclusive price = ₱8,204 ÷ 1.12 = ₱7,325. VAT = ₱8,204 − ₱7,325 = ₱879 (or ₱8,204 × 12/112).

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