Business Math Piecework and Commission

Kyle works for a company that pays the following for piecework earnings: $.20 for the first 1000 items produced, $.30 for 1001-1500 units produced, and $.40 for any units produced above 1501. What was Kyles gross earnings if he produced 1800 units.

• $470

• $320

• $380

• $720

Answer explanation

Kyle's earnings can be calculated as follows: For the first 1000 units, he earns $0.20 each, totaling $200. For the next 500 units (1001-1500), he earns $0.30 each, totaling $150. For the final 300 units (1501-1800), he earns $0.40 each, totaling $120. Adding these amounts together, Kyle's gross earnings for producing 1800 units would be $470.

Find the gross earnings for Anthony if he makes $.55 for every unit produced and he produced 800 units this past week.

• $400

• $500

• $600

• $440

Answer explanation

The question asks for Anthony's gross earnings given that he earns $.55 per unit produced and he produced 800 units. By multiplying the number of units produced (800) by the earnings per unit ($.55), we get $440. Therefore, the correct answer is $440.

Tags

CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

Caleb works 8 hours a day, 5 days a week at his job. His hourly rate is $17.40 per hour. He is guaranteed this rate, unless his piecework rate results in a higher gross wage. He produces 1000 units and makes $.70 per unit produced. What were his gross wages for the week?

• $696

• $700

• $1396

Answer explanation

Caleb's weekly wage based on his hourly rate is $17.40 * 8 hours/day * 5 days/week = $696. However, his piecework rate gives him $0.70/unit * 1000 units = $700. Since his piecework rate results in a higher gross wage, his gross wages for the week were $700.

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.3

Mason is paid $.76 for every unit produced for regular hours. He is paid time and a half for every unit produced during overtime. If he produces 100 units during regular hours, and 34 units during overtime, what are his gross wages?

• $76

• $114.76

• $101.84

Answer explanation

Mason earns $.76 per unit during regular hours, so for 100 units, he earns $76. During overtime, he earns 1.5 times the regular rate, so for 34 units, he earns $38.76. Adding these together, his gross wages are $114.76.

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.3

Talia makes a straight commission of 8% on all sales that she makes during a given month. If her sales were $125,000 this month, what is her gross wages?

• $10,000

• $8,000

• $12,500

• $15,000

Answer explanation

To calculate Talia's gross wages, we need to find 8% of her sales, which were $125,000 this month. To do this, multiply 125,000 by 0.08 (8% as a decimal). The result is $10,000, which is her gross wages for the month.

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Taylor had total sales of $26,480 this month. There were returns and allowances of $129. If her rate of commission is 10%, how much money did she make in the month?

• $2,648.10

• $2,635.10

• $2,480

• $2,648

Answer explanation

Taylor's total sales were $26,480, but there were returns and allowances of $129, so the actual sales amount is $26,480 - $129 = $26,351. Taylor's commission rate is 10%, so she made 10% of $26,351 in the month, which is $2,635.10. Therefore, the correct answer is $2,635.10.

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Zaynah makes $560 a week plus a 8% commission on all sales over $15,000. If Zaynah had sales of $22,250 this week what were her gross wages for the week?

• $1780

• $1140

• $580

• $560

Answer explanation

To calculate Zaynah's gross wages, first find the amount of her sales over $15,000: $22,250 - $15,000 = $7,250. Then, calculate her 8% commission on these sales: $7,250 * 0.08 = $580. Finally, add her weekly salary of $560 to the commission: $560 + $580 = $1,140. So, her gross wages for the week were $1,140.

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

What of the following types of job would you prefer?

• Hourly

• Commission

• Salary

• Salary plus Commission

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.6

Explain why you selected the type of job in the last problem.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7