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Juan Ramirez sells suits in a major department store on weekends. He earns a commission of 5 percent on the first ten suits, and if he sells more than ten, he earns an additional 3 percent on the additional suits. Last weekend Juan sold thirteen $250 suits. What was his commission?        A. $185.00   B. $147.50   C. $210.40   D. $260.00

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The correct answer is B. 147.50

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0.05(10* 250) + 0.03(3* 250) = 0.05(2500) + 0.03(750) =
125 + 22.50 = 147.50 <===
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