Question

Ms. Smith sells makeup and perfume part time. She is paid a monthly commission. She receives 19% of her first $2600 in sales and 22% on the balance of her sales. Last month she sold $5,000 work of makeup and perfume. How much commission did she earn last month?

Answer 1

Given:

Total Sales- $5000

Commision on first sale = 19%

First sale - $2600

Commision on the balance - 22%

Required:

Amount of commision earned

Solution

Amount of commision earned = 19% of First Sale + 22% of Balance of the Sale

= 0,19 ( 2600 ) + 0.22 ( 5000-2600)

= $ 1022