SOLUTION: If a salesman earns 8 1/2% commission on all sales above $500,how much commission does he earn on all sales of $1490?
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Question 30839: If a salesman earns 8 1/2% commission on all sales above $500,how much commission does he earn on all sales of $1490?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The salesman's sales of $1490 are = $990 above $500
He earns 8.5% commission on $990
Let C = his commission
His commission is $84.15
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