Monday, May 6, 2013

Math Homework

1.  Suppose you accept a job in textbook sales.  You are expected to sell $ 90 000.00 worth of textbooks in your first year.

a)  Would you be better off if you agreed to a commission of 5% of your sales, or a salary of 30 000 plus 2% of your sales?

b)  How much better off?



2.  The price of a $60 item has been reduced by 20%.  How much will you save?

3.  You paid $50 for an $80 item.  What was the discount percent?

4.  You saved $50 and the discount was 40%.  What was the original price?

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