Question

Ainsley is considering two sales jobs. The job offers are shown in the table.

Job A
A commission of 12.5% of her total monthly sales.
Job B Salary of $2,500 with a commission of 7.25% on her total monthly sales over $15,000.
She estimates her total monthly sales will average $25,000. Which job should Ainsley take if she wants to
earn more money each month? How much more will she earn?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Commission of job A:

12.5% × $25,000

= $3,125

Commission of job B:

$2,500 + 7.25% × ($25,000 - $15,000)

= $2,500 + 7.25% × $10,000

= $2,500 + $725

= $3,225

Therefore, job B will earn more by $100