Answer to Question #290700 in Algebra for ella

Question

The selling price of an alarm clock contains 5.60 € value added tax. Calculate the price without the value added tax when the tax rate is 24 %.

Answer 1

5.60 € value added tax is 24% of selling price without the value added tax is 100% - 24% = 76%.

Let's make a proportion. If 5.60 € is 24% then 76% will be:

(5.60 € * 76%)/24% = 17,73 €.

Answer: the price of an alarm clock without the value added tax is 17,73 €.