Question

Laura works in a furniture store. She earns $160 a week plus 6% of all sales over $2,000. One week in January, Laura’s total sales were $9,400. What were Laura’s earnings for that week?

Answer 1

Answer: $604.00

Explanation:

The other answers are paying commission on the whole amount of sales. The question says she earns 6% commission on all sales over $2,000. This would mean she earns commission on $7,400 ($9,400 - $2,000).

$7,400 X 0.06 = $444.00 in commission.

$444.00 + $160 (weekly pay) = $604.00 total earned

Unless I am missing something or just completely having a brain cluster...Please tell me if I am wrong...

Answer 2

$9,400 * 0.06 = $564

$564 + $160 = $724.00

Laura’s earnings for that week were $724.00.