Question

Which of the following shows the less amount from the original value?

a. Gadget of 5000 with 5% discount price

b. Mr Smith bought a leather bag for £25 and sold it for £45.

c. A calculator marked £8.50 and Mr Smith pay 15% VAT for this item.

d. Mr Smith sold of £875 for furniture with a gain of 6%.

and explain why.

Answer 1

Answer:

A

Step-by-step explanation:

This is because it is discounting however in the others it's increasing VAT=Value added Tax,

gain, 45-25=£20 profit therefore it's A.

Answer 2

Answer:

Gadget of 5000 with 5% discount price

Step-by-step explanation:

This is the only option with a discount, not an additional extra on top.