Question

Mae Ling earns a weekly salary of $325 plus a 6.5% commission on sales at a gift shop. How much would she make in a work week if she sold $4,800 worth of merchandise?

Answer 1

325 = 100%
x = 6.5%
325/6.5=50
325-50=275
4,800+275=5,075
She will make $5,075 in a work week if she sold $4,800 worth of merchandise.

Answer 2

325 + (0.065 * 4,800) = 325 + 312 = 637