Lauren's Gross Pay for July Was $3188

question 37

Short Answer

Lauren's gross pay for July was $3188.35 on net sales totalling $88,630. If her base salary is $1,000 per month, what is her rate of commission on sales exceeding her monthly quota of $40,000?

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