Marilyn Is Paid a Base Salary of $1,500 Per Month

question 308

Multiple Choice

Marilyn is paid a base salary of $1,500 per month and a commission of 6% on all sales over $75,000. Last month, Marilyn's gross salary was $4440. What were her sales for the month?

• A) $49,000
• B) $75,266.40
• C) $149,000
• D) $124,000
• E) $100,000

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