How much did Beth earn in March?

Question

Beth earns a salary and a commission for the sales that she makes when she works. Her salary is $1,000 per month. Her commission is equal to 15% of her total sales. In March her total sales were $12,000. How much did Beth earn in March?

Answer 1

total earnings = salary + commission, but commission = sales x commission rate

 

so, total earnings = salary + (sales x commission rate)

 

sales = $12,000; commission rate = 15%; 15% as a decimal = 0.15

 

total earnings = $1,000 + ($12,000 x 0.15)

 

total earnings = $1,000 + $1,800

 

total earnings = $2,800