A Sales Representative Selling Computer Parts Receives a Commission of 3.5

question 103

Essay

A sales representative selling computer parts receives a commission of 3.5% on net sales up to $15 000.00, 7% on the next $6000.00, and 9% on any further sales. If his sales for a month were $34 250.00 and sales returns were $1055.00, what was his commission for the month?

Acknowledge the role of naturalistic observation in providing descriptive data without interference.

Understand the basic concepts of probability, including the definition of an experiment, sample space, and sample points.

Distinguish between mutually exclusive and independent events.

Calculate the number of possible outcomes using the multiplication principle.

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcement

A process in behavior reinforcement where a behavior is encouraged by rewarding a desirable outcome.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral principle where the removal of an unpleasant stimulus following a desired behavior strengthens that behavior.

Positive Punishment

Adding an unfavorable outcome or consequence after an undesired behavior to decrease the likelihood of that behavior occurring again.

Negative Punishment

A behavior modification technique involving the removal of a desirable stimulus to decrease the frequency of a behavior.