A compact disc player cost £50 plus 17 1/2% VAT

how much does the compact disc player cost

Cost of the compact disc player = 50 pounds

Percentage of VAT = 17 1/2%

= 35/2%

Then

Amount of VAT that needs to be given = (35/2) % * 50

= (35/200) * 50

= 1750/200

= 8.75

So the amount of VAT that has to be given is 8.75 pound

Amount that needs to be paid for the compact disc = (50 + 8.75) pound

= 58.75 pound.

So the total amount that needs to be paid for the compact disc is 58.75 pounds

If you would like to know how much does the compact disc player cost, you can calculate this using the following steps:

17 1/2 = 35/2

17 1/2% of £50 = 35/2% * 50 = 35/2 / 100 * 50 = 35/200 * 50 = £8.75

£50 + £8.75 = £58.75

Result: The compact disc player costs £58.75.