Nitin Is Paid on a Graduated Commission Scale

question 47

Multiple Choice

Nitin is paid on a graduated commission scale. His base salary is $1,500 per month and he receives commission at the rate of 2% for the first $10,000 of sales in a month, 3% on the next $20,000, and 4.5% on all further sales. How much will Nitin earn in a month in which his sales are $60,000?

• A) $2,150
• B) $2,250
• C) $3,750
• D) $3,650
• E) $2,500

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