As a salesperson at Roaring Waves Beach Supplies, Carissa receives a monthly base pay plus commission on all that she sells. If she sells $500 worth of merchandise in one month, she is paid $385. If she sells $1,000 of merchandise in one month, she is paid $470.

Find Carissa's salary when she sells $1,900 worth of merchandise.

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As a salesperson at Roaring Waves Beach Supplies, Carissa receives a monthly base pay plus commission on all that she sells. If she sells $500 worth of merchandise in one month, she is paid $385. If she sells $1,000 of merchandise in one month, she is paid $470.

Find Carissa's salary when she sells $1,900 worth of merchandise.

anonymous · Answer

Carissa receives 17$ for each 100$ of merchandise she sells.
This is on top of the traditional rate of 300 dollars a month.
She will make 623$ for 1900$ worth of merchandise.

anonymous · Answer

Saving my life :D