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

For $40,000 in sales, the straight commission pays 7.5% × $40,000 = $3,000. The other methods pay $2,600, $2,100, and $2,200, respectively. Therefore, the straight commission of 7.5% on all sales results in the most earnings.

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