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Question 1133683: Sharon is a manufacturer's representative selling office furniture directly to businesses.
She receives a monthly salary of $2000 plus a 2.2% commission on sales exceeding her
quota of $150,000 per month.
a. What are her earnings for a month in which she has $227,000 in sales?

Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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+227000+-+150000+=+77000+
+.022%2A77000+=+1694+ = her commission on sales
+2000+%2B+1694+=+3694+ = salary + commission
$3,694