Question

Simpson office furniture pays Linda green a $2310 monthly salary plus a 8% commission on merchandise she sells each month. Assume Linda's sales were $64,500 for last month. calculate the following amounts: 1.amount of commission 2.gross pay

Answer 1

0. Amount of commission = $5,160

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1. Linda's gross pay = $7,470

Step-by-step explanation:

Part 1

Linda's sales for last month = $64,500

She is paid an 8% commission on merchandise she sells.

Therefore:

Amount of commission = 8% of $64,500

=8/100 x 64,500

=0.08 x 64,500

=$5,160

Part 2

Linda's Gross Pay = Monthly salary + Commision

=2,310 + 5,160

=$7,470

Linda's gross pay is $7,470