Jessy earns $5.50 per hour and 5% commission on the gross amount of
her sales. How much did she earn the week she worked 35 hours and
sold $5,000 worth of merchandise?
a. $192.50
b. $250
c. $259.63
d. $442.50
c. $259.63
Explanation:
Jessy's earnings from working 35 hours = $5.50 x 35 = $192.50
Commission earned on selling $5,000 worth of merchandise = 5% x $5,000 = $250
Total earnings = $192.50 + $250 = $442.50
Therefore, Jessy earned $259.63 (rounded to the nearest cent) in the week she worked 35 hours and sold $5,000 worth of merchandise.