Question

Jason is a salesman at a store. He earns $8.50 per hour, plus

a 10% commission on his total weekly sales over $1,000. Last week, Jason worked 18 hours and had total sales of $1,492. Which is the best estimate for the total amount of money Jason earned last week?

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Answer 1

8.50x18=153
1492x.10(10%)=14.92
You can then round this to get 153+15 which equals 168

Answer 2

8.50x18=153
1492x.10(10%)=14.92
You can then round this to get 153+15 which equals 168