Question

Terrence Jones sells lumber. He earns 4 percent commission on the first $5,000, 8 percent on the next $5,000, and 12 percent on sales over $10,000. Last month he sold $18,000 worth of lumber. What was his total commission?

Answer 1

$840

Explanation:

5,000x.04=200

5,000x.08=400

2,000x.12=240

200+400+240=840

Answer 2

1,560$

Explanation:

200 on first 5000$

400 on second 5000$

960 on remaining 8000$

= 1560 total