Question

A sales man is paid a basic wage of $225 per week. In addition he is paid a commission of 3% on the value of goods he sells above $5500 . How much commission will he be paid on sales amounting to$12500 and what are his earnings for that week

Answer 1

Commission = $375

Total earnings = $600

Explanation:

He gets 3% of any sale he makes above %5500 which means his commission received on this sale is;

= 3% * $12500

=
`(3)/(100) *` $12500

= 3* 125

= $375

This means his total earnings for the week will be the basic wage plus his commission

$225 + $375

= $600