Question

Dhirubhai, a gas station attendant received 4% commission on the sales upto Rs. 10,000 and 5% commision on the sales over Rs. 10,000. If he made a sale of Rs. 35,000, then find his total income. 
1. Rs. 1750
2. Rs. 1650
3. Rs. 1850
4. Rs. 1900

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Rs. 1650

Given∶ 

The percentage of commission upto Rs. 10,000 = 4%

The percentage of commission over Rs. 10,000 = 5%

Formula Used∶

Basics of percentage.

Calculation∶

The amount of commission on sale upto Rs. 10,000 = 4% of 10,000

⇒ 4/100 × 10000

⇒ Rs. 400

Again, 

The amount of commission on sale over Rs. 10000

⇒ 5/100 (35000 - 10000) = 5/100 × 25000

⇒ Rs. 1250

Total commission = 400 + 1250

⇒ Rs. 1650

∴ Total income on the sale of Rs. 35000 is Rs. 1650.