Jeff works as a pharmacuetical representative. He receives a 6% monthly commission on sales up to $60,000. He receives an 8.5 commission on all sales above $60,000. If he sold $86,000 worth of his product one month, how much did he receive in commission? Please help.

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Jeff works as a pharmacuetical representative. He receives a 6% monthly commission on sales up to $60,000. He receives an 8.5 commission on all sales above $60,000. If he sold $86,000 worth of his product one month, how much did he receive in commission?   Please help.

anonymous · Answer

60,000*6% + 26,000* 8.5%
= 3600+  2210
= 5810