Question

Peter has found a job in a computer store. A shown below he has two options for how he will be paid. The commission he makes for Option B on his weekly sales. For example, if his sales total $1000 a week, he receives his base salary of $250 plus 8% if $1000

Answer 1

Missing part of the question:

For option A) he will have fixed salary of $600 per week with no commission. What would his weekly sales need to be for him to make more than he would for Option A. (Picture is attached)

Answer:

More than $4,375

Explanation:

If he goes for Option B he will have to earn more than $350 (600-250) as a commission (8% of total sale) along with his salary of $250 to make more than he would for option A i.e. $600.

We have to find the amount whose 8% is $350:

`(8)/(100)*x = 350 \\x=(350*100)/(8) \\x=4,375`

So, if his weekly sale should be more than $4375 to make more than he would have for Option A.