You have two job offers on the table. The first job you will earn a weekly salary of $14 per hour. The second job offers you $7 per hour plus 30% commission. Explain how you would decide which job to take. What would be the deciding factor? Explain to your classmates which job is a better choice and why. How does this situation apply to what we have learned about percents and decimals?

Answer 1

.3 * sales per hour + 7 = 14 for breakeven

.3 * sales = 7
sales = 23.3 for breakeven

so if you think you can sell $23.3 per hour, you should take the 7 + commission job

If the boss is willing to pay you 14 per hour he probably thinks you can sell more than 23 dollars worth.