When Wallace Earned a Commission That Was Greater Than the Salary

question 28

Multiple Choice

When Wallace earned a commission that was greater than the salary of his company's senior vice-president, he was pleased with his accomplishments. He was not so happy when the company told him that it had a _____ and that he would receive only $50,000 in commissions about 40 percent less than he had earned.

• A)buttress
• B)foundation
• C)base
• D)cap
• E)ground rule

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