Mr. Masaud, a retailer sells a Solar System whose listed price is RO 1500 and charges VAT at the prescribed rate of 12% from the consumer.

a) If the retailer pays a VAT of RO 36 to the government, what was the price inclusive of tax at which the retailer bought the Solar System from the wholesaler?

b) If VAT is added, price of the product gets increased and consumer needs to pay more. Discuss critically

c) The implementation of VAT decreases the sellers profit. Discuss analytically