A company's total sales in a year were $2,710,000. The cost price of goods sold was $2,040,000. Given below are the overheads paid during the year. Wages $198,500 Electricity and gas 15,300 Telephone 1,790 Rent of premises 41,090 Office expenses 17,030 The electricity and gas charges include a discount of 10% of the total for buying both from the same supplier. The charge for electricity is $5,700 before discount. Calculate the amount charged for gas before discount.

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A company's total sales in a year were $2,710,000. The cost price of goods sold was
$2,040,000. Given below are the overheads paid during the year.
Wages
$198,500
Electricity and gas 15,300
Telephone
1,790
Rent of premises
41,090
Office expenses
17,030
The electricity and gas charges include a discount of 10% of the total for buying
both from the same supplier. The charge for electricity is $5,700 before discount.
Calculate the amount charged for gas before discount.
Transcribed Image Text:A company's total sales in a year were $2,710,000. The cost price of goods sold was $2,040,000. Given below are the overheads paid during the year. Wages $198,500 Electricity and gas 15,300 Telephone 1,790 Rent of premises 41,090 Office expenses 17,030 The electricity and gas charges include a discount of 10% of the total for buying both from the same supplier. The charge for electricity is $5,700 before discount. Calculate the amount charged for gas before discount.
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