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

His gross pay would be $525.00

2500-1000=1500
1500 x .15 = 225.00
225+300= $525.00

Answer 2

$525

Explanation:

Edgar Anderson earns in a week = $300

He also earns commission on the sales he makes after his first $1,000 = 15%

Mr. Anderson's sales for one week are = $2,500

His commission is on his sale = 2,500 - 1,000 = 1,500

He earns commission = 15% of 1,500

= 0.15 × 1,500

= $225

His gross pay for that week = $225 + $300 = $525

Mr. Anderson's gross pay for that week is $525.