Juan Ramirez sells suits in a major department store on weekends. He earns a commission of 5 percent

on the first ten suits, and if he sells more than ten, he earns an additional 3 percent on the additional suits.

Last weekend Juan sold thirteen $250 suits. What was his commission?

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Paula Holloway

21 July, 11:29

Juan Ramirez sells suits in a major department store on weekends. He earns a commission of 5 percent

on the first ten suits, and if he sells more than ten, he earns an additional 3 percent on the additional suits.

Last weekend Juan sold thirteen $250 suits. What was his commission?

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Josephine Kim · Answer 1

Commission on the first ten suits: p=5%=0.05

10 * 250 * 0.05 = 2500 * 0.05 = $125

Commission on additional 3 suits:p=5+3=8%=0.08

3 * 250 * 0.08 = 750 * 0.08 = $60

In total: 125 + 60 = $185

Answer: His commission was $185.

Juan Ramirez sells suits in a major department store on weekends. He earns a commission of 5 percenton the first ten suits, and if he sells more than ten, he earns an additional 3 percent on the additional suits.Last weekend Juan sold thirteen $250 suits. What was his commission?

Juan Ramirez sells suits in a major department store on weekends. He earns a commission of 5 percent

on the first ten suits, and if he sells more than ten, he earns an additional 3 percent on the additional suits.

Last weekend Juan sold thirteen $250 suits. What was his commission?