Part of: Miscellaneous Indian Gk set 155

A TA selects 'Pay to YOU' option on portal. He creates a booking for 1 RN at Rs. 2000, the minimum price showed to him was Rs. 1900, which is also your Ref Price. The base and up-sell commission for the TA is 10% and 90% respectively. What commission (in Rs.) is given to him?

Category: Miscellaneous Indian Gk

Hint: Consider the commission structure and the specific conditions under which the commission is paid.

Correct Answer: D) 0

Exam Relevance: UPSC, SSC, Banking Exams, Railways

Difficulty: Easy

Explanations:

In the context of travel agency transactions, the commission structure is a critical aspect of the financial arrangements between the travel agency and the service provider. The commission is typically calculated based on the booking price and the commission structure agreed upon. In this scenario, the TA (Travel Agent) has a base commission of 10% and an up-sell commission of 90%. However, the commission is only paid if the booking is made at or above the reference price.

The reference price in this case is Rs. 1900, which is the minimum price shown to the TA. The TA creates a booking for 1 room night (RN) at Rs. 2000. However, the booking is made below the reference price, as the minimum price shown to the TA was Rs. 1900. Since the booking price is below the reference price, the TA does not qualify for any commission, regardless of the commission structure.

The commission structure specifies that the base commission is 10% and the up-sell commission is 90%. However, these percentages are only applicable if the booking is made at or above the reference price. In this case, since the booking is made below the reference price, the TA does not receive any commission. Therefore, the correct answer is 0.

It is important to understand that the commission structure is designed to incentivize TAs to sell at or above the reference price. If the booking is made below the reference price, the TA does not receive any commission, which serves as a mechanism to ensure that the service provider's pricing strategy is adhered to.

Option Analysis:
  • Option A: This option is incorrect because the commission is not paid if the booking is made below the reference price. The TA created a booking at Rs. 2000, but the reference price was Rs. 1900, and the booking was made below this price, so no commission is due.
  • Option B: This option is incorrect because the commission is not paid if the booking is made below the reference price. The TA created a booking at Rs. 2000, but the reference price was Rs. 1900, and the booking was made below this price, so no commission is due.
  • Option C: This option is incorrect because the commission is not paid if the booking is made below the reference price. The TA created a booking at Rs. 2000, but the reference price was Rs. 1900, and the booking was made below this price, so no commission is due.
  • Option D: This option is correct because the commission is not paid if the booking is made below the reference price. The TA created a booking at Rs. 2000, but the reference price was Rs. 1900, and the booking was made below this price, so no commission is due.
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