Question

Ted sells cleaning supplies. He earns a monthly salary of $850.00, plus commission. He earns 5% commission on the first $10,000 in sales, and 7% commission on any sales over $10,000. If he sold $14,000 worth of supplies this month, how much will his pay be this month?

Answer 1

$1830

Explanation:

Step one:

Ted's monthly salary =$850.00

since he made sales over $10,000. that is he sold supplies worth $14,000

his commission will be 7% of $14,000

=7/100*$14,000

=0.07*$14,000

=$980

Required

His total earnings

Step two:

Hence his total earnings is, his monthly salary plus 7% commission of supplies worth $14,000

=$850.00+$980.00

=$1830