Nitin Is Paid a Base Salary of $300 Per Week

question 109

Multiple Choice

Nitin is paid a base salary of $300 per week and commission at the rate of 2.5% for sales over $5,000, 4% if his sales are over $10,000, and 4.5% if sales are over $25,000. How much will Nitin earn in a week in which his sales are $20,000?

• A) $800
• B) $1,100
• C) $900
• D) $1,200
• E) $1,125

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