Question

Elmer works in a computer store. He is paid a weekly salary $180 and a commission of 4.5% of all sales. One week, he sold $9770 worth of merchandise. How much did Elmer earn that week?

Answer 1

9770 * 0.045 = $439.65

$439.65 + $180 = $619.65

Elmer earned $619.65 in that week.

Answer 2

$619.65

Explanation:

We know that he gets paid 180 a week, but we don't know how much he got from the commission of his sales. To find it, you multiply 9770 by 0.045 (because 0.045 = 4.5%) which you get 439.65. You then add the 180 to get 619.65.