Question

Edgar Anderson earns $300 a week plus a 15% commission only on sales he makes after his first $1000 in sales. If Mr. Anderson's sales for one week are $2,500, what is his gross pay for that week?

Answer 1

The answer is: $525 for he week.

Explanation:

Edgar first earns $300 a week, base pay.

Then, he earns 15% of all over $1000:

($2,500 - $1,000) * .15 = $225.00

Add the two together:

$300 + $225 = $525 total.