Question

Connor works in a department store selling clothing. He makes a guaranteed salary of $300 per week, but is paid a commision on top of his base salary equal to 5% of his total sales for the week. How much would Connor make in a week in which he made $2175 in sales? How much would Connor make in a week if he made xx dollars in sales?

Answer 1

If Connor makes x dollars in sales, he will make 0.05x + 300 that week.

He makes $408.75 in a week if he makes $2175 in sales.

Explanation:

y = 0.05x + 300

y = 0.05(2175) + 300

y = 408.75