A salesperson earns 400 per week plus 5 of sales Which of th

A salesperson earns $400 per week plus 5% of sales. Which of the following equations represents the salesperson’s weekly earnings, E, in terms of sales, S? A. E=0.05 (5+400) B. E=0.05S+400 C. E= 5 (S +400) D. E=5S +400

Solution

Fixed earnings of sales person = $400

Earnings from Sale of S = 5% of S = 0.05S

Therefore his/her ttal earnings, E = Fixed earning + sales earnings

Therefore, E = 400 + 0.05S

Hence Option B.