Question

Joan makes a base salary of $275 per week and a commission of 4% of sales over $1000. If she sells $1250 of merchandise this week, calculate the amount of her paycheck for the week.

Answer 1

Joan makes $275/week.

In addition to $275, she also makes 4 percent on sales over $1000.

So, 1250 - 1000 = 250.

Then 250(0.04) = 10.

Let t = amount of her paycheck for the week.

t = $275 + $10

t = $285