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    Question

    A salesman is allowed 12% commission on the total sales

    by him and a bonus of 1% on the sales over Rs. 10000. If the total earnings of a salesman is Rs.7700. Find the total sales.
    A 48,400 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 49,600 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 60,000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 48,900 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 58,400 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the total sales be x According to the question  x × 12/100 + (x - 10000) × 1/100 = 7700 12x/100 + (x-10000)/100 = 7700 12x/100 + x/100- 100 = 7700 13x/100 = 7800  x=  60000

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