Gretchen is hired as a sales person, and her base salary will be minimum wage. However, she will earn a $200 commission for every sale she makes. Her new boss let her know that most salespeople at this firm average 8-10 sales a week except for the month of January when sales drop dramatically and do not pick up until mid-February or early March. How will this impact Gretchen’s personal budget?
A. She cannot create a budget since her earning will vary a lot.
B. She should create a budget when she can live on minimum wage.
C. She needs to save money for the weeks when commissions are low.
D. She should assume that she will earn eight commissions a week all year.