Question

Samir works in a department store selling clothing. He makes a guaranteed salary of $300 per week, but is paid a commision on top of his base salary equal to 15% of his total sales for the week. How much would Samir make in a week in which he made $1275 in sales? How much would Samir make in a week if he made xx dollars in sales?

Answer 1

$491.25 and 0.15xx + 300

Explanation:

15%=0.15

$1275×0.15=$191.25 in sales

$191.25+$300=$491.25

He would make $491.25 a week in which he made 1275 in sales.

0.15xx + 300 = total earnings

He would make 0.15xx + 300 if he made xx dollars in sales