Question

Brian is a salesman at a furniture store. He is paid a weekly salary of $300 plus a 10% commission on any sale he closes. Last week, Brian was paid $900. How much merchandise did Brian sell last week?

A.) $6000
B.) $4500
C.) $2000
D.) $5000
E.) $2500.

Answer 1

here merchandise sell is $6000

correct option is A

Explanation:

given data

salary = $300 + 10 % commission

paid = $900

to find out

merchandise sell

solution

we consider here sell is x

so paid will be

paid = salary + 10% of x

so here put value

900 = 300 + 10% × x

900 - 300 = 10% × x

x = 600 / 10%

x = 6000

so here merchandise sell is $6000

correct option is A