Kim is a salesman and earns a base of 3600 per week plus 8% commission on sales. What was Kim's weekly salary if his total sales for the week were 22,500?

Kim earns a base salary of \$3,600 per week, plus an 8% commission on his sales.

To calculate his total earnings for the week:

1. First, calculate the commission on his sales:
   \[
   \text{Commission} = 8\% \times 22,500 = 0.08 \times 22,500 = 1,800
   \]

2. Add the base salary to the commission:
   \[
   \text{Total Salary} = 3,600 + 1,800 = 5,400
   \]

So, Kim's total weekly salary is **\$5,400**.

Would you like further clarification or more details on the calculation?

Here are five related questions for further exploration:
1. What would Kim's total salary be if his sales were \$30,000 for the week?
2. If Kim's commission rate increased to 10%, how would his earnings change for the same sales of \$22,500?
3. How much would Kim earn if he had no sales for the week?
4. What percentage of Kim’s total salary comes from his base salary versus commission?
5. How much would Kim need to sell in order to earn a total of \$6,000 for the week?

**Tip:** Understanding how to calculate percentages can help in many real-world applications, such as calculating sales commissions and discounts.

Find out how to calculate Kim's total weekly salary when he earns a base salary of $3,600 plus an 8% commission on $22,500 in sales. Learn the simple steps to compute commission and total salary, perfect for students in Grades 5-7.

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