Rachel sells internet subscriptions by telephone. She receives 12% of the first $800 and 16% on the balance over $800. Last month, she sold $9,500 worth of internet access subscriptions. What was her commission for last month?

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Alondra Little

9 December, 13:49

Rachel sells internet subscriptions by telephone. She receives 12% of the first $800 and 16% on the balance over $800. Last month, she sold $9,500 worth of internet access subscriptions. What was her commission for last month?

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Snoopy · Answer 1

1. 9,500-800

2. multiply. 12 times 800

Multiply. 16 times 8,700 (8,700 is 9,500-800)

3. add the two numbers you got from multiplying and this will be the amount she earned.

Sharon Moran · Answer 2

800*0.12=96

(9,500-800) * 0.16=1,392

She earned=1,392+96=1,488