Question

A graduated commission employee makes 3. 5% interest on the first $50,000 in sales and 6. 5% interest on all sales over $50,000. Which of the following expressions represents the employee’s total earnings on $81,500 in sales? a. (0. 035)(50,000) (0. 065)(81,500) b. (0. 035)(50,000) (0. 065)(31,500) c. (0. 35)(50,000) (0. 65)(31,500) d. (3. 5)(50,000) (6. 5)(31,500).

Answer 1

The correct form of expression to express the context earning on the sales of the products is  (0. 035)(50,000) (0. 065)(81,500).

The context is about a graduate who earns on the basis of commission on the fixed amount of stock. On the sale of the first $ 50,000, he is getting 3.5% and the sales above $50,000 he is getting a commission of 6.5%.

Thus, the rate of 3.5% will be multiplied with the sales of %50,000, and the rate of 6.5% will be multiplied by the number of sales above $50,000 that is $81,500.

Therefore, the correct option is a.

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