COMMISSION

Question

DAVID WANTS TO EARN $1200THIS SUMMERBY SELLING PET SUPPLIES. HE WILL WORK FOR 6 WEEKS AT $80 PER WEEK, ANF RECEIVE A 20% COMISSION ON ALL SALES OVER $1000. WHAT MUST HIS TOTAL SALES BE FOR THE SUMMER?

Answer 1

step 1. weekly pay x weekly rate = amount from wages

6 weeks x $80/week = $480

 

step 2. goal - weekly pay = amount to be earned from commissions

$1200 - 480 = $720

 

step 3. commission amount ÷ commission rate = sales amount

$720 ÷ 0.2 = $3600

 

step 4. sales amount + base level = total sales amount

$3600 + $1000 = $4600