How much money should her commission check be, before taxes are taken out?

Question

Abby sold three cars this month. The first car sold for $25,000.00, the second sold for $22,500.00 and the third sold for $16,000.00. Abby earns a commission of 15% on the portion of the monthly sale which exceeds $40,000.00.

Answer 1

$3,525

25,000 + 22,500 + 16,000 = 63,500

63,500 - 40,000 = 23,500 of excess

23,500 * 0.15 = $3,525

Answer 2

The math answer is $3,525 but I suspect that you have another reason for the question! Why would she work at a commission based job that does not pay on the first 40K of sales?

Answer 3

Being a tax payer, and also being on here and seeing just how much public education fails you kids, I cannot in good conscious aid in your future down fall by providing you with answers to your home work assignments.

Sit down and read your math book. It actually explains how to do this sort of question. I taught myself logic and geometry, I promise you those text books supply you with all the information you need.

Answer 4

add all your amounts together, less the $40000, then figure out what 15% of the remaining amount is. I am not going to tell you the answers, just a way to see the question differently.

Answer 5

First, add the sales(25,000 + 16,000 + 22,500 = 63,500)....

Second, deduct $40K from that. (63,500 - 40,000 = 23,500)....

Then, take the balance and multiply by 0.15. (23,500 x 0.15 = $3525.00)....

Answer: Abby's check would be for $3,525.00.

Answer 6

I guess that more than 15 percent

Answer 7

25,000 + 22,500+16,000=63,500.
63,500-40,000=23,500
23.500 x .15 = 3525

So, $3525 is the answer.

Answer 8

pay a little tax the rest cash

Answer 9

25k + 22.5k + 16k= 63.5k

63.5k-40k= 23.5k

23.5k x .15= 3.525k

got it?

Answer 10

((25,000+22,500+16,000)-40,000) = 23,500
23,500*.15 = 3,525