SOLUTION: Franco works at an electronics store. He earns $7.25 per hour plus a 5% commission on weekly sales. If he works for 40 hours and sells $14,000 worth of merchandise, how much will h

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Question 137748: Franco works at an electronics store. He earns $7.25 per hour plus a 5% commission on weekly sales. If he works for 40 hours and sells $14,000 worth of merchandise, how much will he earn that week?
A. $700
B. $900
C. $1250
D. $1400

Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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40 hours at 7.25 is $290. 5% of 14,000 is 700. Add 'em up. The answer is NOT included in your choices, though answer B is closer than any of the others.