Question

Juan Ramirez sells suits in a major department store on weekends. He earns a commission of 5% on the first 10 suits he sells. If he sells more than 10, he earns another 3% on the additional suits. Last weekend Juan sold 13 suits priced at $250 each. What was his commission?

A. $147.50
  B. $185.00
  C. $210.40
  D. $260.00

Answer 1

$147.50 ($250.00x.05=$12.50)x 10= $125.00
($250.00x.03=$7.50)x 3= $. 22.50