Question

A salesman works for a base salary of $330 a month plus 5% commission on all the merchandise he

sells beyond $6,000. If he sells $7,500 worth of merchandise in one month, what will his total salary
be for the month?

Answer 1

Answer: $705

Explanation:

In one month he sold $7,500 worth of merchandise so he will earn on 5% commission of top of his salary.

Find 5% of 7500 and add it to his salary.

5% * 7500 = 375

$330 + $375 = $705