Choose the method of pay that would result in the most earnings for one month on sales of $40,000.

A.) Straight commission of 7.5% on all sales.

B.) Monthly salary of $1,600 plus 2.5% commission on all sales.

C.) Graduated commission of 5% on the first $30,000 in sales and 6% on anything over that.

D.) Graduated commission of 4% on the first $25,000 in sales and 8% on anything over that.

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Kayden Crane

5 February, 03:07

Choose the method of pay that would result in the most earnings for one month on sales of $40,000.

A.) Straight commission of 7.5% on all sales.

B.) Monthly salary of $1,600 plus 2.5% commission on all sales.

C.) Graduated commission of 5% on the first $30,000 in sales and 6% on anything over that.

D.) Graduated commission of 4% on the first $25,000 in sales and 8% on anything over that.

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Antwan Eaton · Answer 1

A. 0.075 (40,000) = $ 3,000

B. 1600 + 0.025 (40,000) = 1600 + 1,000 = $ 2,600

C. 0.05 (30,000) + 0.06 (10,000) = 1500 + 600 = $ 2,100

D. 0.04 (25,000) + 0.08 (15,000) = 1000 + 1200 = $ 2,200

most earnings would be : answer A ... with earnings of $ 3000