Question

This formula is used to calculate the weekly pay of a letting agent. Weekly pay = basic pay + number of houses rented x bonus The basic pay is £400 and a bonus of £75 is paid for each house rented. Mrs Lewis rents out 5 houses in one week. Calculate her pay.

Answer 1

£775

Explanation:

From the question, it was given that:

Weekly pay = basic pay + number of houses rented x bonus

This expression can be used to determine the amount of money being paid to the agent every week.

When basic pay = £400, bonus = £75, and the number of house rented = 5.

Then,

Weekly pay = 400 + 5(75)

= 400 + 375

= 775

Weekly pay = £775

The amount of money paid to Mrs Lewis every week is £775.