Question

Tyler earns a commission.

He makes 10% of the first $2000 he sells.
He makes 20% of the sales over $2000.
Last week he sold $4000 worth of merchandise. How much was his commission?
a) $200
b) $300
c) $400
d) $500

Answer 1

Tyler earns a commission of 10% on the first $2000 and 20% on the remaining $2000. His total commission is $600, but this is not listed among the provided answer options, indicating there may be an error in the question.

Step-by-step explanation:

Tyler earns a commission based on his sales. To calculate his commission:

1. He makes 10% of the first $2000, which is $2000 x 0.10 = $200.
2. He makes 20% of the sales over $2000. Since he sold $4000 worth of merchandise, the amount over $2000 is $4000 - $2000 = $2000. So, his commission for this part is $2000 x 0.20 = $400.
3. To find Tyler's total commission, we add the two amounts together: $200 + $400 = $600.

However, since $600 is not an option in the multiple-choice answers provided, it is possible that there may have been a mistake in the question or given answer choices. Please double-check the question and the answer options to ensure accuracy before making a selection.