1)      Nitin is paid a base salary of $200 per week and commission at the rate of 3% for sales over $5000, 4% if his sales are over $8000, and 5% if sales are over $15,000. How much will Nitin earn in a week in which his sales are $20,000?

Nitin's earnings will be based on his base salary and his commission for sales over $5,000, as per the different commission rates. Let's break down the calculation step by step:

1. **Base salary**: $200
2. **Sales**: $20,000

### Step 1: Sales above $15,000
Since Nitin's sales are $20,000, the amount over $15,000 is:
\[
20,000 - 15,000 = 5,000
\]
For this portion, Nitin will receive a 5% commission:
\[
5,000 \times 0.05 = 250
\]

### Step 2: Sales between $8,000 and $15,000
The next portion is the sales between $8,000 and $15,000:
\[
15,000 - 8,000 = 7,000
\]
For this portion, Nitin will receive a 4% commission:
\[
7,000 \times 0.04 = 280
\]

### Step 3: Sales between $5,000 and $8,000
The final portion is the sales between $5,000 and $8,000:
\[
8,000 - 5,000 = 3,000
\]
For this portion, Nitin will receive a 3% commission:
\[
3,000 \times 0.03 = 90
\]

### Step 4: Total Earnings
Now, we can add up all of Nitin's earnings:
1. Base salary = $200
2. Commission on sales above $15,000 = $250
3. Commission on sales between $8,000 and $15,000 = $280
4. Commission on sales between $5,000 and $8,000 = $90

Total earnings:
\[
200 + 250 + 280 + 90 = 

Nitin is paid a base salary of $200 per week and commission at the rate of 3% for sales over $5000, 4% if his sales are over $8000, and 5% if sales are over $15,000. How much will Nitin earn in a week in which his sales are $20,000?

Learn how to calculate total earnings for Nitin, who earns a base salary of $200 and commission rates of 3%, 4%, and 5% on different sales thresholds. This step-by-step guide shows how to calculate his total earnings for $20,000 in sales, ideal for students in Grades 6-8.

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