Question

Lucius sells jellyfish jam part-time. He is paid a monthly commission. He receives 30% of his first $900 in sales and 25% of the rest of his sales. Last month he sold $2,600 worth of jam. How much commission did he earn last month?

Answer 1

695

Explanation:

First I would septate the 900 from the 2600

2600-900=1700

Then I'll take both %s and turn them to decimal 25%-0.25 30%-0.30

I take the 900 times the 0.30 and the 0.25 times 1700

900x0.30=270

1700x0.25=425

then add them both together

270+425=695