Ken bought four vacuum cleaners that cost $284 each before Goods and Service Tax (GST).
- Given that GST was charged at 9%, how much GST did Ken have to pay for one vacuum cleaner?
- What was the total cost of the vacuum cleaners, inclusive of GST?
(a)
GST that Ken had to pay for one vacuum cleaner
= 9% x 284
=
9100 x 284
= $25.56
(b)
Cost of one vacuum cleaner inclusive of GST
= 284 + 25.56
= $309.56
Cost of four vacuum cleaners inclusive of GST
= 4 x 309.56
= $1238.24
Answer(s): (a) $25.56; (b) $1238.24