Kim is a salesman and earn a base salary of 3,600 per week plus 8% commission on sales. what was Kim weekly salary if his total sale for the week is 22,500?

Kim's weekly salary consists of two parts: his base salary and the commission he earns from sales. Here's how to calculate his total weekly salary:

1. **Base Salary**: Kim earns a base salary of \$3,600 per week.
2. **Commission**: Kim earns 8% commission on his weekly sales, and his total sales for the week were \$22,500.

To calculate the commission, use the formula:
\[
\text{Commission} = \text{Sales} \times \text{Commission Rate}
\]

\[
\text{Commission} = 22,500 \times 0.08 = 1,800
\]

Now, add the base salary and the commission:
\[
\text{Total Weekly Salary} = \text{Base Salary} + \text{Commission}
\]
\[
\text{Total Weekly Salary} = 3,600 + 1,800 = 5,400
\]

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

Would you like any further details on this? Here are some related questions:

1. What if Kim's sales increased to \$30,000? What would his weekly salary be?
2. How much commission would Kim earn if his sales dropped to \$15,000?
3. If Kim wanted to make \$6,000 in a week, what total sales would he need?
4. What would happen if the commission rate increased to 10%?
5. How much commission does Kim need to earn to double his base salary?

**Tip**: To calculate percentages, always multiply the base number by the decimal equivalent of the percentage. For 8%, use 0.08.

Kim is a salesman and earns a base salary of 3,600 per week plus 8% commission on sales. What was Kim's weekly salary if his total sales for the week is 22,500?

Learn how to calculate a weekly salary consisting of a base pay of $3,600 plus 8% commission on sales totaling $22,500. This step-by-step guide covers basic arithmetic and percentage calculations, suitable for students in Grades 6-8.

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