if Ron averages $45000 in sales per month, receiving a base pay of $2000 per month plus a 3% commission in each sale, how much would he earn?
Commission: 3% of $45,000 = .03 x 45000 = $1350.00
Adding this to his base pay: $2000.00 + $1350.00 will give you the amount he earns in a typical month.