Question

Lois is paid $245 per week plus a 12% commission on all sales. His sales were $3,065 this week, how much will he be paid in total (commission plus wage)?

A: $245 B:367.80 C:478.90 D:612.80​

Answer 1

D. $612.80

Explanation:

To calculate Lois's total earnings, We need to add his base wage to the commission he earned.

• Base Wage: $245 per week
• Commission: 12% of sales

First, calculate the commission:

Commission = Commission% of Selling Price

Commission = 12% of $3,065

Commission = 0.12 × 3,065

Commission = $367.80

Now, add the base wage and the commission:

Total Earnings = Base Wage + Commission

Total Earnings = $245 + $367.80

Total Earnings = $612.80

So, Lois will be paid a total of $612.80, which includes both his base wage and commission.

Therefore, answer is D. $612.80