Question

Jamel works at a computer store. He is

paid an hourly rate plus a 15%
commission on all computer products he
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sells. Last week, Jamel was paid 802.50
for working 30 hours and selling
1,250.00 worth of computer products.
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What is Jamel's hourly rate?
A. $20.50/hr
B. $26.75/hr
C. $33.00/hr
D. $37.65/hr

Answer 1

To find Jamel's hourly rate, you can set up an equation based on the information provided:

Jamel's total pay = Hourly rate * Number of hours worked + Commission

Given:

- Jamel's total pay = $802.50

- Number of hours worked = 30 hours

- Commission rate = 15%

- Total computer products sold = $1,250.00

First, calculate the commission earned:

Commission = (Commission rate) * (Total computer products sold)

Commission = 0.15 * $1,250.00

Commission = $187.50

Now, let's set up the equation:

$802.50 = (Hourly rate) * 30 hours + $187.50

Now, solve for the hourly rate:

$802.50 - $187.50 = (Hourly rate) * 30 hours

$615.00 = (Hourly rate) * 30 hours

Now, divide both sides by 30 hours to find the hourly rate:

Hourly rate = $615.00 / 30 hours

Hourly rate = $20.50 per hour

So, Jamel's hourly rate is $20.50/hr, which corresponds to option A.

Answer 2

A. $20.50/hr

Explanation:

Given:

• Jamel's total pay = $802.50
• Number of hours worked = 30 hours
• Commission rate = 15%
• Total computer products sold $1,250.00

Solution:

We can find total earning by using formula:

Total earnings = Hourly rate × Hours worked + Commission earnings

Substitute the value

$802.50 = Hourly rate × 30 + 0.15 × $1,250

$802.50 = Hourly rate × 30 + $187.50

Subtracting $187.50 from both sides, we get:

$615.00 = Hourly rate × 30

Dividing both sides by 30, we get:

Hourly rate = $20.50

Therefore, Jamel's hourly rate is $20.50/hr.

Answer: A. $20.50/hr