If the price of a dress is TK. 200 that includes 15% VAT, then what is the amount of VAT ?

If the price of a dress is TK. 200 that includes 15% VAT, then what is the amount of VAT ? Correct Answer TK. 26.09

Let the price excluding VAT be A. So,  A + 15% of A = 200 or,  A + 0.15A = 200 or,  1.15A = 200 or,  A =   200/1.15 = 173.91 TK So,  VAT = 200 - 173.91 =  26.09 TK 
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