Question

A pharmaceutical saleswoman earns a base pay of $42,500 per year and a commission of 13% of all sales made. If she sold $39,800 worth of merchandise last year, what were her total earnings last year?
A. $76,775
B. $47,674
C. $45,325
D. $77,126

Answer 1

To solve, first you need to figure out what 13% of 39,800 is (5,174).

Then, add that to the base pay of 42,500 and you get B: $47,674