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Desmond is a salesman and earns a15% commission on all yearly salesup to $2000, a 25% commission onall yearly sales from $2000 to$35,000, and a 30% commission onall yearly sales over $35,000. If hehad $54,000 in sales last year, howmuch did he earn in commission?

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Answer:$14,250Step-by-step explanation:Data provided in the question:Commission on sales up to $2000 = 15%Commission on sales from $2000 to $35,000 = 25%Commission on sales over $35,000 = 30%Now,For sales of $54,000Commission on $2000 = 0.15 Γ— $2000 = $300For sales $2000 to $35,000 i.e $33,000 = $33,000 Γ— 0.25= $8,250For sales over $35,000 to $54,000 i.e $19,000 = 0.30 Γ— $19,000 = $5,700Therefore, Total commission = $300 + $8,250 + $5,700= $14,250