Question

Melody has a monthly commission plan under which she receives 2% on the first $40,000 ofsales during the month and 3% on sales above $40,000. If Melody has sales of $73,000 during amonth, computer her commission for that month.

Answer 1

Melody sales is above $40, 000

For sales above $40, 000, she gets 3%

So Melody commission for that month is 3% of $73,000

= 3/100 x $73000

= 3 x $730

=$2190