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?

Q: A company allowed 9% commission on the total sales made by the salesman and a bonus of 1% on the sal

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

A 81000

B 108000

C 99000

D 90000

E None of these

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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?

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