A mobile phone costs Rs. 64,800 after including 8% GST. What is the original price before tax?

This question requires calculating the original price before tax. The given price of Rs. 64,800 includes an 8% GST. This means Rs. 64,800 represents 100% (original price) + 8% (GST) = 108% of the original price.

• To find the original price, we set up the equation: Original Price * (1 + 0.08) = 64,800.
• So, Original Price * 1.08 = 64,800.
• Original Price = 64,800 / 1.08 = Rs. 60,000.

Distractors are incorrect because they either miscalculate the percentage or apply the tax incorrectly. For example, Rs. 59,800 is too low, and Rs. 61,200 or Rs. 62,000 would result from incorrect division or subtraction of the tax amount from the final price.