Dabney Washington is paid a weekly commission of 3.5% on sales of 6,500 or less, and 5.5% on sales exceeding 6,500. Last week Dabney's commission was $950. what was the total of her sales for the week?
Commission for 6500 0.035×6,500 =227.5 Subtract 950−227.5 =722.5 Total sales that exceeds 6500 722.5×(100÷5.5) =13,136.36 total of her sales 13,136.36+6,500 =19,636.36....answer