Question

Austin earns both a monthly salary and a commission. His monthly salary is $3000. He earns a 5% commission on what he sells. In November, he sold $18,000 worth of product. What will Austin's total pay be for November?

A. $3000
B. $3900
C. $4000
D. $4500

Answer 1

Austin's total pay for November is $3,900, combining his monthly salary of $3,000 and a 5% commission on $18,000 worth of sales which amounts to $900.

Step-by-step explanation:

Austin's total pay for November consists of his base monthly salary plus his commission earnings. To calculate his total pay, we should follow these steps:

• First, calculate the commission: 5% of $18,000 sales = 0.05 × $18,000 = $900.
• Then, add the commission to the monthly salary: $900 + $3,000 = $3,900.

Therefore, Austin's total pay for November will be $3,900.