Question

Mae Ling earns a weekly salary of $400 plus a 6.5% commission on sales at a gift shop. How much would

she make in a work week if she sold $4,900 worth of merchandise?

Answer 1

The answer is $718.50.

Explanation:

6.5% of 4,900 is $318.50, so when you add $400, it ends up that Mae Ling earns $718.50 that week.