Question

Gianna works in a department store selling clothing. She makes a guaranteed salary of $500 per week, but is paid a commision on top of her base salary equal to 15% of her total sales for the week. How much would Gianna make in a week in which she made $975 in sales? How much would Gianna make in a week if she made xx dollars in sales?

Answer 1

Part one Gianna made 646.25

because 15% of 975 is 146.25 so add that to 500 and you get 646.25

Explanation:

Part 2

x/.15+500= Her pay