An encyclopedia salesman earns a base pay of $23,900 per year and a commission of 11% of all sales made. If he sold $35,100 worth of merchandise last year what were his total earnings last year

First, determine the amount that the encyclopedia salesman earned from commission by multiplying 11% by $35,100.

Commission = ($35,100) (0.11)

Commission = $3,861

Adding up the base pay of $23,900 his total earnings would be,

Total earnings = $23,900 + $3,861

Total earnings = $27,761

Answer: $27,761