SOLUTION: A salesman earns $300.00 per week plus a 5% commission on all sales over $8000.00. One week his sales amounted to $15,000.00. What were his earnings that week?

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Question 159602: A salesman earns $300.00 per week plus a 5% commission on all sales over $8000.00. One week his sales amounted to $15,000.00. What were his earnings that week?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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300+.05*(15,000-8,000)
300+.05*7,000
300+350=$750 for the enhanced salary.