Question

Arlen receives of $590 per week plus a 5% commission on all sales over

$650. Arlen's total sales for the week were $1,880. He has no sales returns.
What were his gross earnings.
$650.50
$600.50
$561.50
$651.50

Answer 1

$651.50

Explanation:

Anything OVER 650 is paid in commissions.

Since total sales was 1880, the amount paid in commissions is:

1880 - 650 = $1230

Arlen will get 5% of 1230, that is:

5/100 = 0.05

0.05 * 1230 = $61.5

Weekly Pay = 590

Commissions = 61.5

Total Pay = 590 + 61.5 = $651.50

Last option is right.