Question

Ason works on commission and earns $30 for each computer he sells. The store's manager, Sandra, earns a base salary of $1200 a

month plus $15 for each computer she sells. Let J represent Jason's earnings and let S represent Sandra's earnings for selling c
number of computers. Which system best represents this situation?

Answer 1

30J + 15S = $1,200

Explanation:

Since Jason earns $30 per computer and Sandra earns $15 per computer therefore the equation will be written as $30J + $15S = base salary per month.

30J + 15S = $1,200