Teaser...

14th May 2004, 1:00am

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How to calculate VAT (at 17.5 per cent). Divide the amount by 10, then halve the answer, then halve it again. Add the three answers for the total.

So VAT on pound;20 is pound;2 + pound;1 + 50p = pound;3.50

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