Question

John works for TabbySoft selling computer software. He earns 3% on the first $10,000 sold and 4% on all sales over $10,000. Last week John's sales totaled $34,216.46. Determine his total commission for last week.

A. $1,184.66
B. $1,284.66
C. $1,384.66
D. $1,484.66

Answer 1

John's total commission for last week's sales at TabbySoft, where he sold $34,216.46 worth of software, is calculated to be $1,268.66. This is found by taking 3% of the first $10,000 and 4% of the remaining sales over $10,000.

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate John's total commission for his sales last week at TabbySoft where he sold $34,216.46 of computer software, we first need to break down his sales into two parts: the first $10,000 and the amount over $10,000. John earns 3% on the first $10,000 and 4% on the remainder.

First, we calculate the commission on the initial $10,000:

• $10,000 × 0.03 = $300

Next, we determine the amount that is over $10,000:

• $34,216.46 - $10,000 = $24,216.46

Now, we calculate the commission on the excess amount:

• $24,216.46 × 0.04 = $968.66

Finally, we add the two commissions together to find the total:

• $300 + $968.66 = $1,268.66

Thus, John's total commission for last week's sales is $1,268.66.