Question

Nick billups is paid a salary of $ 900 a month, a 2 % commission on all sales, and 1.8 % more on monthly sales over $ 17,500.  In June, his sales were $ 48,500 and In July, & $ 50,200. A. Find his total salary and commission for June. B. find his total salary and commission for July.

Answer 1

June :
900 + 0.02(48,500) + 0.018(48500 - 17500) =
900 + 970 + 558 = 2428 <==

July :
900 + .02(50,200) + 0.018(50200 - 17500) =
900 + 1004 + 588.60 = 2492.60 <===

Answer 2

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Nick billups is paid a salary of $900 a month, a 2 % commission on all sales, and 1.8 % more on monthly sales over $ 17,500.

In June, his sales were $ 48,500.

So, commission earned =
`0.02*48500=970` dollars

`0.018*(48500-17500)` = $558

Total salary for June =
`900+970+558` = $2428

Total commission for June =
`970+558` = $1528

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In July, his sales were 50,200.

So, commission earned =
`0.02*50200=1004` dollars

`0.018*(50200-17500)` = $588.60

Total salary for July =
`900+1004+588.60` = $2492.60

Total commission for July =
`1004+588.60` = $1592.60