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Jean Gray sells office supplies. She receives a graduated commission

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of 4 percent on her first $2000 of sales and 8 percent on all sales over
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$2000. Gray's sales for the past week totaled $3925. What is her
commission for the week?

User Jason Byrd
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Answer:

Her commission for the week was $234

Explanation:

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User Nandesuka
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Answer:

$234

Explanation:

First, we find the amount of sales above $2000.

$3925 - $2000 = $1925

The total sales amount of $3925 breaks down into:

$2000 at 4% commission

$1925 at 8% commission

Now we calculate the amounts of the commission:

4% of $2000 = 4% × $2000 = 0.04 × $2000 = $80

8% of $1925 = 8% × $1925 = 0.08 × $1925 = $154

Now we add the two parts of the commission:

total commission = $80 + $154 = $234

Answer: $234

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