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Cody Summer sells tires for tractor trailers. He earns 4.5% commission on the first $6,000 in sales, 8% commission on the next $6,000, and 12% commission on sales over $12,000. Last month he sold $18,000 worth of tires. What was his total commission?

A) $1,540
B) $1,470
C) $1,450
D) $1,650

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B is the answer to your question
User Gvlax
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4.5% of 6000 is 270
8% of 6000 is 480
12% of 6000 is 720

270+480+720=1470
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