Mae Ling earns a weekly salary of $370 plus a 6.0% commission on sales at a gift shop. How much would she make in a work week if she sold $4200 worth of merchandise?

Answer 1

First, convert percent 6.0% to decimal 0.06. Then multiply the commission rate to the sales amount (4,200 x 0.06=252.) Add her weekly salary of $370 for to$622.