Question

Rick is a salesman whose base monthly salary is $2,200. He earns 5% commission on total sales. Last month his total earnings were $2,525. What was the amount of his total sales last month?
A. $6,500


B. $2,651.25


C. $1,050


D. $2,305

Answer 1

$2525 total minus the base of $2200 would be $325 extra.

If this is only 5% of the total sales, then multiplying it by (1/.05) would give us $6500 in total sales.

Answer 2

A Because if you subtract his monthly salary and his amount paid then multiply the amount of 5% by the extra not excluding his monthly salary you get 6500$<span />