Question

    A company allowed 9% commission on the total sales made by the salesman and a bonus of 1% on the sales over Rs. 40000. If the salesman deposited Rs. 81400 in the company after deducting his earnings from the total sales made by him. Find the total sales?

    A 81000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 108000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 99000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 90000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the total sales be x Earning of the salesman = x × 9/100 + (x - 40000) × 1/100  = 9x/100+  x/100- 400 = 10x/100- 400 Now, According to the question, x-(10x/100- 400)= 81400  x-  10x/100+ 400 = 81400  90x/100=81000  x=90000 

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