Rick is a salesman whose base monthly salary is $2,200. He earns 5% commission on total sales. Last month his total earnings were $2,525. What was the amount of his total sales last month?

A. $6,500

B. $2,651.25

C. $1,050

D. $2,305

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Kiera Warren

25 December, 16:54

Rick is a salesman whose base monthly salary is $2,200. He earns 5% commission on total sales. Last month his total earnings were $2,525. What was the amount of his total sales last month?

A. $6,500

B. $2,651.25

C. $1,050

D. $2,305

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Denise Graves · Answer 1

A Because if you subtract his monthly salary and his amount paid then multiply the amount of 5% by the extra not excluding his monthly salary you get 6500$

Rick is a salesman whose base monthly salary is $2,200. He earns 5% commission on total sales. Last month his total earnings were $2,525. What was the amount of his total sales last month?A. $6,500B. $2,651.25C. $1,050D. $2,305

Rick is a salesman whose base monthly salary is $2,200. He earns 5% commission on total sales. Last month his total earnings were $2,525. What was the amount of his total sales last month?

A. $6,500

B. $2,651.25

C. $1,050

D. $2,305