Question

A salesman earns $950 per month plus 8% commission on sales of $15,625. What was his income last month?

A) $1,282
B) $2,205
C) $2,350
D) $2,670

Answer 1

The salesman's income for the last month was calculated by adding his base salary of $950 to his commission, which is 8% of his $15,625 in sales, resulting in a total income of $2,200.

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate the salesman's total income, we need to add his monthly salary to his commission from sales. The salesman earns a base salary of $950 per month and an 8% commission on his sales.

First, we calculate the commission by taking 8% of the sales amount:

• Commission = 8/100 × $15,625
• Commission = $1,250

Next, we add the commission to the base salary to find the total income:

• Total Income = Base Salary + Commission
• Total Income = $950 + $1,250
• Total Income = $2,200

Thus, the salesman's income last month was $2,200.