Question

7.
A salesman is paid fixed monthly
salary plus commission on the sales. If
on sale of Rs.96,000 and Rs.1,08,000
in two successive months he receives
in all Rs. 17,600 and Rs.18,800
respectively. Find his monthly salary
and rate of commission paid to him.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Commission at 5% on the sales over Rs. 10,000/-

= monthly income − monthly salary

= Rs. 2050−1500

= Rs. 550/-

The sales over Rs. 10,000 = Rs. 550×

5

100

= Rs. 11,000

Total sales during the month

= Rs. (10,000+11,000)= Rs. 21,000