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QuizMultiple Choice

Writing Linear Functions — Test

Question 14 • Algebraic Reasoning

A salesperson is paid a flat rate plus a fixed percentage of her sales. Last month, she sold 16 dollars comma 000 worth of goods and was paid 1 dollars comma 600 Two months ago, she had 12 dollars comma 000 in sales and was paid 1 dollars comma 400 This month she sold 11 dollars comma 000 worth of goods. How much will she be paid?

Answer
A
855 dollars
B
550 dollars
C
1 dollars comma 350
D
1 dollars comma 100

Explanation

The salesperson’s pay increases by $200 when sales increase by $4,000, so her commission rate is $200 ÷ $4,000 = 5%. At $16,000 in sales, the commission is $800, leaving $800 as her flat pay. This month, her pay is $800 + 5% of $11,000 ($550) = $1,350, which is choice C.

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