Question

zahid fairs sells furniture he earns 4 percent commission on the first 6000 7 percent on the next 6000 and 12 percent on sales over 12000 last month he sold 19500 worth of furniture what was his total commission

Answer 1

$1,560

Step-by-step explanation:

Zahid's commission can be broken down as below.

4% of the first 6000

= 4/100 x 6000

=0.04 x 6000

=$240

The next 6000 attracting 7% commission

=7% x 6000

=7/100 x 6000

=0.07 x 6000

=$420

Above 12000 at 12%.

Total sales were $19500. Sales above $1200 were

=$19500 - $12000

=$7500.

commission will be

12/100 x 7500

=0.12 x 7500

=900

Total commissions will

=$240 + $420 + $900

=$1,560