Question

sue makes 2% commission sales up to $5000. She makes 7.5% commission on sales over $5000. If Sue sold $15000 worth of merchandise, how much commission did she make?

Answer 1

$1125

Explanation:

Since $15,000 is over $5000 the commission is 7.5%

Next you turn the percent into a decimal:

0.075

Now multiply $15,000 by 0.075

Answer = $1125