JSCE Mathematics 2024 Objective — Question 17
Question 17 of 80 from the Junior Secondary Certificate Examination (JSCE) Mathematics 2024 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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Mr. Momoh bought a speaker with a tag of ₦15,000.00 + VAT in a popular supermarket. The rate of VAT was 4 1/2 % of the selling price. Calculate how much he paid for the speaker.
- A. ₦15,000.00
- B. ₦15,675.00Correct
- C. ₦14,325.00
- D. ₦12,425.00
Explanation
VAT = 4.5% of 15,000 = ₦675. He paid 15,000 + 675 = ₦15,675.00.
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