Question

5. Jim works as a salesman in a clothing store. He is paid $11.25 an hour and works an 8-hour

shift, 5 days a week. He earns a commission of 6.5% on all of his sales. On a typical day, his
sales total $750.00
a. Estimate how much Jim will earn in a week. (10.11 Meeting)
b. Estimate how much Jim will earn in a month. Assume 4 weeks per month
(10.11 Meeting)

Answer 1

A. $498.75

B. $1995

Explanation:

A. To find his weekly pay

$11.25 per hour * 8 hours per day * 5 days per week + .065*$750

= $498.75 per week

B. To find the monthly pay

$498.75 per week * 4 weeks = $1995 per month