During His First Month of Employment, Alix Took a Draw

question 42

Multiple Choice

During his first month of employment, Alix took a draw of 5% against his minimum sales amount of $15,000 in monthly sales that must be deducted from his pay during the first month that he reaches his minimum sales amount. He receives $18,000 annually in base salary plus a 5% commission on his sales. He receives his base salary on a semimonthly basis and receives his commissions on the final pay date of each month. During his second month of employment, Alix sold $24,000 of equipment. What is Alix's gross pay for the end of the second month of employment?

• A) $1,950.00
• B) $1,500.00
• C) $1,350.00
• D) $1,200.00

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