Question

Lauren is a salesperson at Koslow's Tires. She is paid a monthly commission. She receives 6% of her first $1,000 in sales and 11% of the balance of her sales. Today she earned $203. What was the total of her sales?

Answer 1

$0.06(1000)=\$60\\\$60+.11X-110=203\\11X-50=203\\X=2300$