SOLUTION: A salesclerk receives a weekly salary of P3,000 and a commission of 1% on all sales. If his/her sales for one week amount to P5,500, what is her/his total income for the week.

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Question 1186162: A salesclerk receives a weekly salary of P3,000 and a commission of 1% on all sales. If his/her sales for one week amount to P5,500, what is her/his total income for the week.
Answer by Theo(13342) About Me  (Show Source):
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income for the week = 3000 plus 1% * 5500.
1% * 5500 = .01 * 5500 = 55.

your solution is:

income for the week = 3000 + 55 = 3055.