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by BTGmoderatorDC » Wed Sep 22, 2021 7:13 pm

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Each week, a clothing salesperson receives a commission equal to 15 percent of the first $500 in sales and 20 percent of all additional sales that week. What commission would the salesperson receive on total sales for the week of $1,300 ?

A. $195

B. $227

C. $235

D. $260

E. $335


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Source: — Problem Solving |

$1300 = $500+$800
Commission = 15% of 500 + 20% of 800
= \(\frac{15 * 500}{100}+\frac{20 * 800}{100}\)
= $75 + $160
=$235

Choice : C
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