Question

dave receives $5.80 per hour and 3% commission on sales. one week he worked 35 hours and sold $2,218 worth of goods. how much did he earn that week?

Answer 1

3% =3/100=0,03

Hours 35x5.80=203

Comission 2,218x0,03=66,54

Hours+ Comission=$ 269,54

Answer 2

Income from commissions: 0.03($2218) = $66.54

Income from hourly rate: ($5.80/hr)(35 hrs) = $203

Total earnings for the week: $269.54