Question

Sonia works at a sporting good store. She earns $415 per week plus a 5.25% commission on her sales. One week her sales are $2200. What is her total income for the week?

Answer 1

Sonia's total income for the week would be $530.50.

Explanation:

We need to determine her base salary and commission earnings, and then add them together.

First, we find her commission by multiplying her sales amount ($2200) by the commission rate (5.25% or 0.0525):

Commission = $2200 * 0.0525 = $115.50

Next, we add her base salary ($415) to her commission earnings:

Total Income = Base salary + Commission = $415 + $115.50 = $530.50

Therefore, Sonia's total income for the week would be $530.50.