SOLUTION: A car salesman makes $445 per week plus commission. If during the week he sells a new van for $34,960 and earns 2.5% commission on the sale, how much money did he earn for the week

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Question 151816: A car salesman makes $445 per week plus commission. If during the week he sells a new van for $34,960 and earns 2.5% commission on the sale, how much money did he earn for the week?
a.$429
b.$874
c.$885
d.$1319
Answer by jojo14344(1512) About Me  (Show Source):
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His earnings: per week,
=$445 + 2.5%($sales)
=$445 + 2.5% ($34,960)
=$445 + $874
= $1319
Answer : D
Thank you,
Jojo