Question

Charlie is a car salesman. He earns $800 plus a 9% commission on all of his sales for the week. If Charlie received a paycheck for 1,916 this week, how much were his total sales?

Answer 1

Answer:

$12,400

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

Week earning + 9% commission = $1,916

Weekly Earning = $800

Commission for the Week = $1,916 - $800 = $1,116

Let total sales for the week = x

Therefore, x = ($1,116 * 100)/9

x = $12,400

Answer 2

Answer:

$12400

Step-by-step explanation:

Wages = Basic pay + Commission

1916 = 800 + 9%A

Let A be the total sales

9%A = 1916 - 800

9%A = 1116

A = $12400