A salesperson base salary of 1560 per month and a commission of 7.8% on the amount of sales. If the salesperson has a paycheck of 4,543.50 for one month, what was the amount of sales for the month?

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Jackie

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7 January, 07:11

A salesperson base salary of 1560 per month and a commission of 7.8% on the amount of sales. If the salesperson has a paycheck of 4,543.50 for one month, what was the amount of sales for the month?

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Lili · Answer 1

7.8%/100 = 0.078

1560 + 0.078s = 4,543.50

s = sale

First, subtract 1560 from each side.

0.078s = 2,983.50

Next, divide both sides by 0.078

s = 38,250

The amount of sales that month was $38,250.