A store pays a 6% commission on the first $500 in sales and 8% on sales over $500. Find the commission on an $800 sale.

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A store pays a 6% commission on the first $500  in sales and 8% on sales over $500.  Find the  commission on an $800 sale.

Jay T. · Accepted Answer

Commission = $500*0.06 + $300*0.08 = $30 + $24 = $54

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