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Term 1 · Weeks 1–2 · Earning Money and Percentages

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A sales agent receives a basic salary of ₱12,000 plus 3% commission on sales. In a month with ₱180,000 in sales, find the total earnings.

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Answer: 17400 ₱

  1. Commission: 0.03×180,000=5,4000.03 \times 180{,}000 = 5{,}400.
  2. Total: 12,000+5,400=17,40012{,}000 + 5{,}400 = 17{,}400 pesos.

Budget of Work competencies

  • gm11.t1.w1.c1
    Calculate weekly or monthly wages from an annual salary, wages from an hourly rate, including situations involving overtime and other allowances, and earnings based on commission or piecework.

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