SOLUTION: Sarah works in an appliance store. She gets a commision in addition to her hourly pay. Each month she earns 5% commission for sales up to $6000 and a 8% commision for all sales abo

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Question 625771: Sarah works in an appliance store. She gets a commision in addition to her hourly pay. Each month she earns 5% commission for sales up to $6000 and a 8% commision for all sales above $6000. Last month her sales were $7200. How much was her commision?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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She earned +.05%2A6000+=+300+
plus +.08%2A%28+7200+-+6000+%29+
+.08%2A1200+=+96+
+300+%2B+96+=+396+
Her commission was $396