SOLUTION: Mr. Wright earns a salary of $150 a week plus a 12% commission on his sales. If Mr. Wright's sales for the week were $2,475, what was his salary?

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Question 123604:
Mr. Wright earns a salary of $150 a week plus a 12% commission on his sales. If Mr. Wright's sales for the week were $2,475, what was his salary?
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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.12*2,475+150=297+150=$447 is his weekly salary containing his base of $150 plus his commission of $ $297.