Question

kate garvin, a food - supplements representative, had sales of $5948 with allowances of $427. if her commission rate is 5%, find her gross earnings.
what were kates gross earnings?
$

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate net sales

Net sales = Sales - Allowances = \( 5948 - 427 = 5521 \)

Step2: Calculate gross earnings

Gross earnings = Net sales × Commission rate = \( 5521\times0.05 = 276.05 \)

Answer:

\( 276.05 \)