Q. A Belgian key-cutter charges €3, plus €0.57 in VAT, for every key cut. What percentage VAT is being charged?
Identify total cost and VAT: Identify the total cost and the VAT amount.The total cost for cutting one key is €3, and the VAT amount is €0.57.
Calculate base cost: Calculate the base cost before VAT.The base cost before VAT is the total cost minus the VAT amount.Base cost =Total cost−VAT amountBase cost =€3−€0.57Base cost =€2.43
Calculate VAT percentage: Calculate the VAT percentage.The VAT percentage is the VAT amount divided by the base cost, then multiplied by 100 to convert it to a percentage.VAT percentage = Base costVAT amount×100VAT percentage = €2.43€0.57×100VAT percentage ≈23.46%
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