Question

Paige works at a department store and has a commission rate of 3 percent. Her sales for the quarter were $4,596. If she earns $50 per day and she worked 30 days in the quarter, what is the total amount she earned?

Answer 1

Here's what the equation would look like:

30(50) + 0.03(4596)

1500 + 137.88

Paige earned $1637.88.