Question

Juan Ramirez sells suits in a major department store on weekends. He earns a commission of 5 percent

on the first ten suits, and if he sells more than ten, he earns an additional 3 percent on the additional suits.
Last weekend Juan sold thirteen $250 suits. What was his commission?

Answer 1

Commission on the first ten suits: p=5%=0.05
10 * 250 * 0.05 = 2500 * 0.05 = $125
Commission on additional 3 suits:p=5+3=8%=0.08
3 * 250 * 0.08= 750 * 0.08 = $60
In total: 125 + 60 = $185
Answer: His commission was $185.