A car salesman earns $30,000 per year, plus 8% commission on sales over $500,000. During one year, the salesman totaled $850,000. Calculate the salesman’s total earnings for the year.

$58,000

$28,000

$350,000

$79,000

Question

A car salesman earns $30,000 per year, plus 8% commission on sales over $500,000. During one year, the salesman totaled $850,000. Calculate the salesman’s total earnings for the year.

$58,000

$28,000

$350,000

$79,000

Angle · Answer

Hello! I'm terribly sorry about such a late reply, @Cicilybailey002

The number 850000 refers to the total sales the salesman got. We are told that they earn 8% from the money OVER 500000.

To find out how much 850000 is over 500000, we subtract:
850000 - 500000 = 35000

Then multiply 35000 by "8 percent" and add this result to his starting salary (30000). This would give us his total earning for the year.