Question

A salesman receives a salary of 250 a month. To this is added 5/4% of the sales that he makes. what is his pay for a month in which he makes 1500 in sales. ​

Answer 1

Answer: $268.75

Explanation:

First, find the amount he earned from his sales:

• 5/4% = 1.25% =0.0125

1500(0.0125) = $18.75

Next, add that to his monthly salary:

$250 + $18.75 = $268.75