Question

Computer salespeople at a local store earn a $100 commission per computer for the first 5 computers they sell each month. For every additional computer they sell during that month, the commission per computer is 1.5 times the rate for the first five. Which of the following is the total commission earned by a salesperson who sells 8 computers in a month?

A. $190
B. $800
C. $950
D. $1,050
E. $1,200

Answer 1

The answer is C.

Explanation:

Firstly, you have to find the new commission sales after first 5 computera are sold. In order to do so, you have to multiply it by 1.5 :

$100 × 1.5 = $150

Next, you have to find the total amount :

($100×5) + ($150×3)

= $500 + $450

= $950