A salesperson in Georgetown, Guyana earns a basic salary of $45,000 per month plus 5% commission on all sales over $100,000. In one month, her total sales were $280,000. What was her total income for that month?

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Question

A salesperson in Georgetown, Guyana earns a basic salary of $45,000 per month plus 5% commission on all sales over $100,000. In one month, her total sales were $280,000. What was her total income for that month?

Accepted Answer

$54,000 — Award 1 mark for: Commission = 5% of ($280,000 - $100,000) = 5% of $180,000 = $9,000. Total = $45,000 + $9,000 = $54,000. B ($59,000) calculates commission on full $280,000. C ($14,000) is 5% of $280,000 only. D ($9,000) gives only commission without basic salary.

Answer

$9,000

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$14,000

Answer

$59,000

Answer

$54,000

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