Max has a monthly salary of $1,100 and also earns 7.5% commission on his sales. If Max had $43,000 in sales last month, what were his total earnings for the month?
a.
$3,225
b.
$4,050
c.
$4,325
d.
$5,150

Question

Max has a monthly salary of $1,100 and also earns 7.5% commission on his sales. If Max had $43,000 in sales last month, what were his total earnings for the month?
a.
$3,225
b.
$4,050
c.
$4,325
d.
$5,150

anonymous · Answer

total earning = monthly salary + commission
                   = 1100 + 7.5% of 43000
                    = 1100 + 7.5/100 * 43000
                    = 1100 + 7.5 * 430
                     = 1100 +3225
                    = 4325 dollars
Hence option C is the correct answer.

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anonymous · Answer

yeah thanks