Nuffield Free-Standing Mathematics Activity Work out the VAT

Value Added Tax (VAT) is charged on things you buy. The VAT rate for a television set or a plumber’s bill is 20%. The VAT on an electricity bill is 5%. © Brett Wilson 2

This activity shows you how to work out the cost of VAT. 3

At the end of the activity Think about the methods you have used to work out VAT. Which method was the easiest? Which method was the hardest? Which method would you use in a shop? Which method do you think a business would use?