Chapter 1, Problem 38DQ

I need help with this general accounting problem using proper accounting guidelines.

Use the information provided to answer following questions  Larry Ltd. is a registered VAT taxpayer. His business transactions for the months of January to March are included below. The VAT rate is 12.5%. All the amounts given are VAT inclusive. Months Sales Purchases Imports January $50,625 $30,375 $17,662.50 February $63,337.50 $38,475 $25,087.50 March $67,500 $52,312.50 $22,612.50   1. What is the Larry Ltd. VAT input tax for the 3 months period? A.$7,262.50 B.$13,462.50 C.$20,725 D.$20,162.50   2. What is the Larry Ltd. VAT output tax for the 3 months period? A.$20,152.50 B.$7,037.50 C.$5,812.50 D.$20,162.50   3. What is the Larry Ltd. VAT payable/refund for the 3 months period? A.$13,125 payable B.$1,562.50 refund C.$562.50 refund D.$20,143.50 payable

Please explain the solution to this general accounting problem with accurate principles.