Kamil Solara receives a weekly salary of $400 plus 1/2% commission on all sales in excess of $11,500 a week. Last week his sales were $43,870. What were his total earnings for the week?
Kamil gets a salary of $ 400.
$43,870 - $11,500=$32,370 on which he receieves commission @ 1/2%, therefore he gets:
$32,370 X .005 =$161.85 His sales commission.
His total earnings for the week=$400.00 + $161.85=$561.85
