An encyclopedia salesman earns a base pay of $23,900 per year and a commission of 11% of all sales made. If he sold $35,100 wort

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Solnce55 [7]

3 years ago

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An encyclopedia salesman earns a base pay of $23,900 per year and a commission of 11% of all sales made. If he sold $35,100 wort

h of merchandise last year what were his total earnings last year

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ahrayia [7] · Answer 1 · 2022-02-27T13:03:00+03:00

First, determine the amount that the encyclopedia salesman earned from commission by multiplying 11% by $35,100.

Commission = ($35,100)(0.11)
Commission = $3,861

Adding up the base pay of $23,900 his total earnings would be,

Total earnings = $23,900 + $3,861
Total earnings = $27,761

<em>Answer: $27,761</em>

Nata [24] · Answer 2 · 2022-02-27T14:51:55+03:00

Nata [24]3 years ago

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Answer:

$27,761

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