Question

Becky sells cosmetics. She’s paid a commission of 9.00% on her first 1900 in sales during the week and 12% on all sales over 1900. What is her commission in a week during which she sells 3872.93 worth of cosmetics? Express your answer as a dollar amount and ran to the nearest cent

Answer 1

we have that

1) on her first 1900 in sales

commission 1=1,900*(9/100)=$171

2) 12% on all sales over 1900

so

3872.93-1,900=1,972.93

commission 2=1,972.93*(12/100)=$236.75

therefore

total commision is

$171+$236.75=$407.75

the answer is $407.75