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A car wash attendant earns a base salary of $400\$400 per week, plus a 10%10\% commission on any detailing packages they sell. If the attendant sells $800\$800 worth of detailing packages in one week, what is their total gross pay for that week?

Answer:Total gross pay: $【480】\$【480】

Answer

480
The correct total gross pay is calculated by finding the commission (10%10\% of $800=$80\$800 = \$80) and adding it to the weekly base salary ($400\$400). The sum is $400+$80=$480\$400 + \$80 = \$480.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Calculate the commission earned from the sale of detailing packages.
0.10×$800=$800.10 \times \$800 = \$80
The attendant earns a 10%10\% commission on the total value of detailing packages sold.
2
Add the commission to the base salary to find the total gross pay.
$400+$80=$480\$400 + \$80 = \$480
Total earnings equal the base salary plus any additional commission earned.

Key Concept

Calculating total gross pay using a base salary plus a percentage-based commission.
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