Sharon earns a commission at tabletop stereo of 12% for all monthly sales over 40,000 last month she sold 42,700 of stereo equipment. How much commission did she earn
first, lets find what 12% is of 40,000 12 -> .12 40,000 * .12 = 4800 she then sold an extra 2,700 Same thing, .12 * 2,700 = 324 add up the numbers and.., 4800 + 324 = 5124 Sharon earned $5,124 in commission.