Miguel valdez sells appliances. he is paid an 8 percent commission on the first $2000 worth of sales, 10 percent on the next $2500, and 15 percent on all sales over $4500. what is his commission on $4910 worth of sales?

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Carrot

5 November, 07:19

Miguel valdez sells appliances. he is paid an 8 percent commission on the first $2000 worth of sales, 10 percent on the next $2500, and 15 percent on all sales over $4500. what is his commission on $4910 worth of sales?

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Gilbert · Answer 1

We are given that the total sales is $4910, therefore the total commission is:

a. $2000 * 0.08 = $160

b. $2500 * 0.10 = $250

c. ($4910 - $4500) * 0.15 = $61.5

Total commission = a + b + c

= $160 + $250 + $61.5

= $471.5