SOLUTION: A salesman’s commission is 4% on the first $25,000 in sales, and 5% on the remaining amount in sales beyond the first $25,000. What is his commission on $43,000 of sales?

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Question 691383: A salesman’s commission is 4% on the first $25,000 in sales, and 5% on the remaining amount in sales beyond the first $25,000. What is his commission on $43,000 of sales?
Found 2 solutions by rfer, stanbon:
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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25000*0.04=1000
(43000-25000)*0.05=900
1000+900=$1900

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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A salesman’s commission is 4% on the first $25,000 in sales, and 5% on the remaining amount in sales beyond the first $25,000. What is his commission on $43,000 of sales?
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C(43000) = 0.04*25000 + 0.05(43000-25000)
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= 1000 + 900
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= $1900.00
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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