SOLUTION: Debbie receives a weekly salary of $80, plus a 5% commission on any sales. During the week, she has $800 in total sales. What’s the ratio of her commission to her salary? then expl

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Question 329208: Debbie receives a weekly salary of $80, plus a 5% commission on any sales. During the week, she has $800 in total sales. What’s the ratio of her commission to her salary? then explain how u got it
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Debbie receives a weekly salary of $80, plus a 5% commission on any sales. During the week, she has $800 in total sales. What’s the ratio of her commission to her salary? then explain how u got it
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Salary = 80+0.05*800 = 80 + 40 = $120
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Commission = 0.05*800 = $40
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Ratio of commission to salary = 40/120 = 1/3
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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