Question 1201310
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Jason gross pay for august is $3296.97 on sales totalling $151342. 
If his base salary is $1500 per month, what is his rate of commission on sales 
exceeding his monthly quota of $100000?
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Our equation from the problem is

    3296.97 - 1500 = r*(151342-100000),


where "r" is the unknown rate expressed as decimal.


From the equation, you find r

    r = {{{(3296.97 - 1500)/(151342-100000)}}}.


Now use your calculator and get

    r = 0.035  as the decimal  or  r = 3.5%  as percentage.
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Solved, with all necessary explanations.


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This problem is not something outstanding - it is usual routine.


All that it requires for the solution is understanding 
the meaning of the terms from the everyday life.