Paul makes a base monthly salary of $1500. As a vendor, he must sell $19000 worth of items per month. He also makes a 6% commission on all sales beyond the monthly quota. If Paul sold $26600 worth of items this month, what is his total salary for the month including base salary and commission to the nearest dollar?

Answer :

Answer:

salary=$1500

sell =$19000

commission =6%

he sells of $26600

commission amount =6% of[26600-19000]=$456

total salary =$1500+456=$1956 is the required salary.

Total worth sell

  • 26600-19000
  • 7600

Commission

  • 6% of 7600
  • $456

Now

Total salary

  • 456+1500
  • $1956