Question

Rachel sells internet subscriptions by telephone. She receives 12% of the first $800 and 16% on the balance over $800. Last month, she sold $9,500 worth of internet access subscriptions. What was her commission for last month?

Answer 1

1. 9,500-800
2.multiply .12 times 800
Multiply .16 times 8,700 (8,700 is 9,500-800)
3.add the two numbers you got from multiplying and this will be the amount she earned.

Answer 2

800×0.12=96
(9,500−800)×0.16=1,392
She earned=1,392+96=1,488