Numerical Test Question 81 – Office furniture invoice
Scenario
A department is ordering desks and chairs. The supplier gives a 12% discount on the goods. Delivery is added after the discount, and VAT at 20% applies to the discounted goods and the delivery charge.
| Rates and conditions |
|---|
| Discount on goods: 12% |
| Delivery: £650 |
| VAT: 20% |
| Item | Quantity | Unit price |
|---|---|---|
| Chair | 120 | £86 |
| Desk | 40 | £210 |
Question
What is the final invoice total?
- A. £20,048.32
- B. £21,198.32
- C. £20,632.00
- D. £20,548.32
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Correct answer: D. £20,548.32
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