Question

A trampoline salesman makes $25,000 annually plus 6% commission on his total sales. If he sold $40,000 worth of trampolines this year, what are his total earnings? *

Answer 1

Multiply sales by 6%

40,000 x 0.06 = 2,400

Add that to his base pay:

2400 + 25000 = $27,400 total pay.