Question

Maria works for an automobile dealership. She earns a 10% commission on each motorcycle she sells and a 15% commission on each car she sells.

Maria sells a motorcycle for $5,000 and a car for $25,000. What is the total commission that she will earn on the sale of these two vehicles?
A.
$4,250
B.
$5,000
C.
$5,500
D.
$4,850

Answer 1

Total commission = (0.10)($5000) + (0.15)($25000)
= $500 + $3,750 = $4,250