Isabella works in a department store selling clothing. She makes a guaranteed salary of $250 per week, but is paid a commission on top of her base salary equal to 30% of her total sales for the week. How much would Isabella make in a week in which she made $1875 in sales? How much would Isabella make in a week if she made xx dollars in sales?
Answer
Attempt 1 out of 2
Total earnings when selling $1875:
Total earnings when selling $x:
Total earnings when selling $1875: $250 (guaranteed salary) + 30% of $1875 (commission) = $250 + 0.30 * $1875 = $250 + $562.50 = $812.50
Total earnings when selling $x: $250 (guaranteed salary) + 30% of $x (commission) = $250 + 0.30 * $x