As a salesperson, Laura earns a base salary of $72 per week plus a commission of 20% of sales. If sh

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    As a salesperson, Laura earns a base salary of $72 per week plus a commission of 20% of sales. If she had $75 in sales last week, what was her total pay?

    Total Pay = Base Pay + Commission

    Calculate Commission:
    Commission = Commission Percent x Sales
    Commission = 20% * 75
    Commission = 15

    Total Pay = Base Pay + Commission
    Total Pay = 72 + 15
    Total Pay = $97
     

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