Question

Laura's works in a furniture store. She earns $200 a week plus 7% ofall sales over $2500. One week in January, Laura's total sales were$11, 900. What were Laura's earnings for that week?A. $596B. $858C. $622

Answer 1

Laura earns $200 a week plus 7% of all sales over $2500.

One week in January, Laura's total sales were $11, 900.

We are asked to find Laura's earnings for that week?

Step 1:

Subtract $2500 from $11, 900

$11, 900 - $2500 = $9400

Step 2:

Now find the 7% of $9400

$\frac{7}{100}\times9400=\ 658$

Step 3:

Total earnings are

$200 + $658 = $858

Therefore, Laura's earnings for that week are $858