SOLUTION: A man earns commision of 20% on goods that he sells. If his basic salary is $4200 a month and he sells goods worth $40000 how much would he earn ?

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Question 873040: A man earns commision of 20% on goods that he sells. If his basic salary is $4200 a month and he sells goods worth $40000 how much would he earn ?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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20% of $40000 = (20/100)*40000
20% of $40000 = (0.20)*40000
20% of $40000 = 8000

Add this to 4200 to get 4200+8000 = 12200

He has earned $12,200