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Learn how to calculate gross income based on commission rates and total sales with step-by-step examples. Understand the formula for determining earnings in sales roles.
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Formula Base Pay + (Commission Rate %)(Total Sales)
William earns straight commission as a real-estate agent. Last month his total sales were $971, 168.00. If William earns a 3% rate of commission, what was his gross income last month? Base Pay Commission rate Total sales None 3% $971,168.00 .03(971,168) = $29,135.04
Brian is a salesman for a wholesale computer parts company. He earns 4% commission on whatever he sells for the company. His total sales last month were $82,968.00. How much did Brian make last month? Base pay Commission rate Total sales None 4% $82,968.00 .04(82,968) = $3318.72
Sonny works as a furniture salesman and earns a base salary of $350 per week in addition to 6% commission on sales. What was sonny’s weekly gross salary if his total sales were $3750? Base Pay Commission rate Total sales $350 6% $3750 350 + .06(3750) = $575
Veronika works at future shop and earns $10.50/hour plus 6% commission on sales. Last week veronika worked 40 hours. What was veronika’s weekly gross salary if her total sales were $2050? Base Pay Commission rate Total sales $10.50/hour 40 hours 6% $2050 40(10.50) + .06(2050) = $543