10 May 2008
x of kolkata send out goods costing Rs.100000/- to Y of Delhi.3/5th of the goods were sold by consignee for Rs.70000/-. Commission 2% on sale plus 20% of gross sales less all commission exceeds cost price. The amount of commission will be: a)2833/-or b)2900/-or c)3000/-or d)2800/-.(which is asked in CPT level).
22 May 2008
The ans is a) Rs. 2833/- Y's addnl commn can be calculated as x(assume)=20%(70000-1400-x-60000) x=20%(8600-x) x=1720-x/5 6x/5=1720 x=1433 Therefore total commn =Rs.2833/-