A pharmaceutical saleswoman earns a base pay of $42,500 per year and a commission of 13% of all sales made. If she sold $39,800 worth of merchandise last year, what were her total earnings last year?

A. $76,775

B. $47,674

C. $45,325

D. $77,126

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Zachery Hansen

22 March, 13:05

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Kaylee · Answer 1

To solve, first you need to figure out what 13% of 39,800 is (5,174).

Then, add that to the base pay of 42,500 and you get B: $47,674

A pharmaceutical saleswoman earns a base pay of $42,500 per year and a commission of 13% of all sales made. If she sold $39,800 worth of merchandise last year, what were her total earnings last year?A. $76,775B. $47,674C. $45,325D. $77,126