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Write and solve a problem about base pay and commission. Show your work.

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"Problem:

Jenny earns a base pay of $1000 per month plus a 5% commission on all sales. Last month she sold $8000 worth of products. What was her total earnings for the month?

Solution:

Jenny's commission for the month is 5% of $8000, which can be calculated as:

Commission = 5% of $8000 = (5/100) * $8000 = $400

Her total earnings for the month can be found by adding her base pay and commission:

Total Earnings = Base Pay + Commission

Total Earnings = $1000 + $400

Total Earnings = $1400

Therefore, Jenny's total earnings for the month were $1400." (ChatGPT, 2023)

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