Jeannette earns $3.50 per hour and 4% commission on the gross
amount of her sales. How much did she earn the week she worked
35 hours and sold $4,550 worth of merchandise?
a. $304.50
b. $182
c. $186.90
d. $122.50
Jeannette's hourly earnings for 35 hours of work is:
$3.50/hour x 35 hours = $122.50
To calculate her commission, we first need to find the gross amount of her sales:
4% of $4,550 = $182
Therefore, Jeannette's total earnings for the week is:
$122.50 + $182 = $304.50
Answer: a. $304.50