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Natasha is paid a basic salary of sh 12000 in a month as a sales agent. She is also paid a 5% commission on goods...

Natasha is paid a basic salary of sh 12000 in a month as a sales agent. She is also paid a 5% commission on goods sold above sh 20000. In a certain month, she sold goods worth sh 120000. How much money did she earn, in total, that month?

A. sh 5,000
B. sh 17,000
C. sh 18,000
D. sh 19,000

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The correct answer is [B]

- Total earning = Basic salary + commission

Wilfykil answered the question on July 29, 2019 at 12:00

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