Question

Dabney Washington is paid a weekly commission of 3.5% on sales of 6,500 or less, and 5.5% on sales exceeding 6,500. Last week Dabney's commission was $950. what was the total of her sales for the week?

Answer 1

Commission for 6500
0.035×6,500
=227.5
Subtract
950−227.5
=722.5
Total sales that exceeds 6500
722.5×(100÷5.5)
=13,136.36
total of her sales
13,136.36+6,500
=19,636.36....answer