SOLUTION: A Salesman earns $300.00 per week plus 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 256195: A Salesman earns $300.00 per week plus 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+(15,000-8,000).05
300+7,000*.05
300+350=$650 ans. for the week's earnings.